For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,303 students in Kerman, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 141 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Kerman, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Kerman, CA are Sun Empire Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School and Goldenrod Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kerman, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Kerman have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kerman, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sun Empire Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2649 North Modoc Ave.
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9200
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9200
Grades: K-6
| 610 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16001 E St.
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9300
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9300
Grades: K-6
| 613 students
Rank: #33.
Goldenrod Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
445 South Goldenrod Ave.
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9500
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9500
Grades: K-6
| 860 students
Rank: #44.
Kerman High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 South First St.
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9700
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,480 students
Rank: #55.
Kerman Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 South First St.
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9600
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9600
Grades: 7-8
| 800 students
Rank: #66.
Kerman-floyd Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14655 West F St.
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9400
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9400
Grades: K-6
| 663 students
Rank: #77.
Kerman Unified Online
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15085 West D St.
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9800
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9800
Grades: K-12
| 213 students
Rank: #88.
Enterprise High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15405 Sunset Ave.
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9580
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9580
Grades: 7-12
| 64 students
Rank: n/an/a
194 North First St.
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-8500
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-8500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Kerman, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kerman Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
15085 D St.
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 842-3900
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 842-3900
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kerman, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Kerman, CA include Sun Empire Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School and Goldenrod Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kerman?
9 public schools are located in Kerman.
What percentage of students in Kerman go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Kerman are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kerman?
Kerman public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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