For the 2025 school year, there are 151 public schools serving 124,016 students in Bakersfield, CA (there are 28 private schools, serving 5,529 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Bakersfield, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Bakersfield, CA are Ronald Reagan Elementary School, Downtown Elementary School and Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bakersfield, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Bakersfield have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bakersfield, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ronald Reagan Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10800 Rosslyn Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-8099
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-8099
Grades: K-6
| 843 students
Rank: #22.
Downtown Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2021 M St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 631-5920
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 631-5920
Grades: K-8
| 319 students
Rank: #33.
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4201 Mesa Marin Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5870
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5870
Grades: K-6
| 507 students
Rank: #44.
Highgate Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13401 Pemberley Passage Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 501-1617
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 501-1617
Grades: K-6
| 646 students
Rank: #55.
William B. Bimat Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8600 Northshore Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7080
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7080
Grades: K-6
| 502 students
Rank: #66.
Earl Warren Junior High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4615 Mountain Vista Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-9210
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-9210
Grades: 7-8
| 985 students
Rank: #77.
American Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Verdugo
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 587-2277
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 587-2277
Grades: K-6
| 737 students
Rank: #88.
Veterans Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6301 Old Farm Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7050
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7050
Grades: K-6
| 950 students
Rank: #99.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6547 Buena Vista Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 831-0818
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 831-0818
Grades: K-6
| 720 students
Rank: #1010.
Freedom Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11445 Noriega Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6044
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6044
Grades: 7-8
| 731 students
Rank: #1111.
Norris Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7110 Old Farm Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7020
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7020
Grades: K-6
| 823 students
Rank: #1212.
Liberty High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
925 Jewetta Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 587-0925
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 587-0925
Grades: 9-12
| 2,355 students
Rank: #1313.
W. A. Kendrick Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2200 Faith Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 837-6190
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 837-6190
Grades: K-5
| 725 students
Rank: #1414.
Rosedale Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12463 Rosedale Hwy.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6030
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6030
Grades: 7-8
| 768 students
Rank: #1515.
Rio Bravo Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22725 Elementary Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 588-6313
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 588-6313
Grades: K-4
| 594 students
Rank: #1616.
Del Rio Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Hidalgo Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 588-6050
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 588-6050
Grades: K-6
| 609 students
Rank: #1717.
Centennial High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8601 Hageman Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-8601
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-8601
Grades: 9-12
| 2,237 students
Rank: #1818.
Leo B. Hart Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9501 Ridge Oak Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-1296
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-1296
Grades: K-6
| 713 students
Rank: #1919.
Stockdale High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2800 Buena Vista Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-2800
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,313 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15200 Westdale Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 588-6020
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 588-6020
Grades: K-6
| 546 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2345 Old Farm Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6011
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6011
Grades: K-6
| 717 students
Rank: #2222.
Greenfield Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
725 Capitola Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 837-3717
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 837-3717
Grades: K-8
| 12 students
Rank: #2323.
Almondale Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10510 Chippewa St.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6060
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6060
Grades: K-6
| 660 students
Rank: #2424.
Stockdale Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7801 Kroll Way
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 831-7835
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 831-7835
Grades: K-6
| 589 students
Rank: #2525.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7500 Vaquero Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 589-7336
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 589-7336
Grades: K-6
| 722 students
Rank: #2626.
Old River Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9815 Campus Park Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-7009
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-7009
Grades: K-6
| 826 students
Rank: #2727.
Norris Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6940 Calloway Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7060
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7060
Grades: 7-8
| 931 students
Rank: #2828.
Fruitvale Junior High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2114 Calloway Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 589-3933
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 589-3933
Grades: 7-8
| 708 students
Rank: #2929.
Olive Drive Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7800 Darrin Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 387-7040
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 387-7040
Grades: K-6
| 785 students
Rank: #3030.
Endeavour Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9300 Meacham Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-3550
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-3550
Grades: K-6
| 716 students
Rank: #3131.
Rio Bravo-greeley Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6601 Enos Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 589-2505
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 589-2505
Grades: 3-8
| 441 students
Rank: #3232.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
703 Mondavi Way
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-3540
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-3540
Grades: K-6
| 594 students
Rank: #3333.
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8900 Westwold Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-9471
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-9471
Grades: K-6
| 522 students
Rank: #3434.
Frontier High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6401 Allen Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 829-1107
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 829-1107
Grades: 9-12
| 2,030 students
Rank: #3535.
General Shafter Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1825 Shafter Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 837-1931
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 837-1931
Grades: K-8
| 184 students
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Bakersfield, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Able Center (High) (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
5801 Sundale Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 396-4420
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 396-4420
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Community Learning Center (Charter) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1300 17th St. City Centre
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4714
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4714
Grades: 2-12
| 1,284 students
471 W. Los Angeles St.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 241-7023
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 241-7023
Grades: K-8
| 444 students
201 Mckee Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 837-6040
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 837-6040
Grades: K-5
| 454 students
Rafer Johnson (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1001 10th St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5863
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5863
Grades: K-8
| 38 students
Special Servicesconstellation High School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
815 Eureka St.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 323-8021
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 323-8021
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Three R's Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1000 Potomac Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 631-3147
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 631-3147
Grades: 6-8
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bakersfield, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Bakersfield, CA include Ronald Reagan Elementary School, Downtown Elementary School and Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bakersfield?
151 public schools are located in Bakersfield.
What percentage of students in Bakersfield go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Bakersfield are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bakersfield?
Bakersfield public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bakersfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bakersfield include: Leon H. Ollivier Middle School vs. Greenfield Middle School, Fairfax Junior High School vs. Zephyr Lane Elementary School, Greenfield Middle School vs. Leon H. Ollivier Middle School
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