Best Greenacres Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,394 students in the neighborhood of Greenacres, Bakersfield, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Greenacres are Fruitvale Junior High School and O. J. Actis Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Greenacres, Bakersfield, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Greenacres, Bakersfield, CA (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fruitvale Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2114 Calloway Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 589-3933
Grades: 7-8
| 652 students
Rank: #22.
O. J. Actis Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 W.holme Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 833-1250
Grades: 7-8
| 680 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Greenacres, Bakersfield, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Greenacres, Bakersfield, CA include Fruitvale Junior High School and O. J. Actis Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Greenacres, Bakersfield?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Greenacres, Bakersfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Greenacres, Bakersfield?
the neighborhood of Greenacres, Bakersfield public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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