For the 2024-25 school year, there are 40 public middle schools serving 26,489 students in Bakersfield, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Bakersfield, CA are Downtown Elementary School, Earl Warren Junior High School and Freedom Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bakersfield, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Bakersfield have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bakersfield, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Downtown Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 323 students
Rank: #22.
Earl Warren Junior High School
Magnet 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
| 937 students
Rank: #33.
Freedom Middle School
Magnet 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
| 698 students
Rank: #44.
Rosedale Middle School
Magnet 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
| 745 students
Rank: #55.
Greenfield Community
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 18 students
Rank: #66.
Norris Middle School
Magnet 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
| 883 students
Rank: #77.
Fruitvale Junior High School
Magnet 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
| 652 students
Rank: #88.
Rio Bravo-greeley Elementary School
Magnet 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: 5-8
| 414 students
Rank: #99.
General Shafter Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 179 students
Rank: #1010.
Leon H. Ollivier Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7310 Monitor St.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 837-6120
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 837-6120
Grades: 6-8
| 1,008 students
Rank: #1111.
Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2923 Mckee Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 885-6600
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 885-6600
Grades: K-8
| 987 students
Rank: #1212.
Tevis Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3901 Pin Oak Park Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-7211
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-7211
Grades: 7-8
| 803 students
Rank: #1313.
Valley Oaks Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3501 Chester Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 852-6700
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 852-6700
Grades: K-12
| 1,108 students
Rank: #1414.
Mckee Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 Mckee Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 837-6060
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 837-6060
Grades: 6-8
| 1,107 students
Rank: #1515.
Paul L. Cato Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4115 Vineland Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5245
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5245
Grades: 6-8
| 629 students
Rank: #1616.
Stonecreek Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Akers Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 834-4521
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 834-4521
Grades: 7-8
| 1,036 students
Rank: #1717.
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: #1818.
Greenfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1109 Pacheco Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 837-6110
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 837-6110
Grades: 6-8
| 901 students
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
O. J. Actis Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2400 W.holme Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 833-1250
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 833-1250
Grades: 7-8
| 680 students
Rank: #2121.
Abraham Lincoln Jr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
815 Eureka St.
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 631-5950
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 631-5950
Grades: 7-8
| 620 students
Rank: #2222.
Lakeside
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14535 Old River Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 831-3503
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 831-3503
Grades: K-8
| 749 students
Rank: #2323.
Beardsley Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Roberts Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-9254
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-9254
Grades: 7-8
| 400 students
Rank: #2424.
Chipman Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2905 Eissler St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5210
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5210
Grades: 7-8
| 727 students
Rank: #2525.
Fred L. Thompson Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Planz Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 832-8011
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 832-8011
Grades: 7-8
| 728 students
Rank: #2626.
Rafer Johnson
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Tenth St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5445
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5445
Grades: K-8
| 32 students
Rank: #2727.
Fairfax Jr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 S. Fairfax Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-4461
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-4461
Grades: 5-8
| 612 students
Rank: #2828.
Curran Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1116 Lymric Way
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 631-5240
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 631-5240
Grades: 6-8
| 1,023 students
Rank: #2929.
Edison Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
721 S. Edison Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-8216
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-8216
Grades: 5-8
| 458 students
Rank: #3030.
Compton Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3211 Pico Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5230
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5230
Grades: 7-8
| 563 students
Rank: #3131.
Standard Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
126 Ferguson Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-2130
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-2130
Grades: 6-8
| 991 students
Rank: #3232.
Sunset
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8301 Sunset Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 845-1320
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 845-1320
Grades: 5-8
| 325 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Sequoia Jr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Belle Terr.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5940
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5940
Grades: 7-8
| 771 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Walter Stiern Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2551 Morning Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5480
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5480
Grades: 6-8
| 659 students
Rank: #3535.
Emerson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Fourth St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5260
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5260
Grades: 6-8
| 754 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
1300 17th St. City Centre
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4714
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4714
Grades: 2-12
| 1,284 students
Grimmway Academy Shafter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
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 middle schools in Bakersfield, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Bakersfield, CA include Downtown Elementary School, Earl Warren Junior High School and Freedom Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bakersfield?
40 public middle schools are located in Bakersfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Bakersfield?
Bakersfield public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Bakersfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Bakersfield include: Leon H. Ollivier Middle School vs. Greenfield Middle School, Greenfield Middle School vs. Leon H. Ollivier Middle School, Tevis Junior High School vs. Earl Warren Junior High School
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