For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 2,196 students in 93309, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in 93309, CA are Grow Academy Shafter, Grow Academy Arvin and Kern Workforce 2000 Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 93309 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 93309, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93309, CA Public Charter Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grow Academy Shafter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
471 W. Los Angeles St.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 630-7220
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 630-7220
Grades: K-8
| 801 students
Rank: #22.
Grow Academy Arvin
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 Nectarine Ct.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 855-8200
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 855-8200
Grades: K-8
| 824 students
Rank: #33.
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5801 Sundale Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 827-3158
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 827-3158
Grades: 9-12
| 571 students
93309, 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 93309, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 93309, CA include Grow Academy Shafter, Grow Academy Arvin and Kern Workforce 2000 Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 93309?
3 public charter schools are located in 93309.
What is the racial composition of students in 93309?
93309 public charter schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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