For the 2025 school year, there are 204 public elementary schools serving 120,722 students in Kern County, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kern County, CA are Ronald Reagan Elementary School, Downtown Elementary School and Peak To Peak Mountain Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kern County, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kern County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Kern County (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.
Peak To Peak Mountain Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19009 Cerro Noroeste Rd.
Pine Mountain Club, CA 93222
(661) 242-3811
Pine Mountain Club, CA 93222
(661) 242-3811
Grades: K-8
| 62 students
Rank: #44.
Columbine Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2240 Road 160
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 725-8501
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 725-8501
Grades: K-8
| 175 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
Mckittrick Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23250 Second St.
Mc Kittrick, CA 93251
(661) 762-7303
Mc Kittrick, CA 93251
(661) 762-7303
Grades: K-8
| 69 students
Rank: #1212.
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: #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.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
Kernville Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13550 Sierra Way
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 376-2249
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 376-2249
Grades: K-5
| 100 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
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: #18 - 1918. - 19.
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: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Blake Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19165 Main St.
Woody, CA 93287
(661) 536-8559
Woody, CA 93287
(661) 536-8559
Grades: K-8
| 19 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
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: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Linns Valley-poso Flat Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
158 White River Rd.
Glennville, CA 93226
(661) 536-8811
Glennville, CA 93226
(661) 536-8811
Grades: K-8
| 19 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.
La Vina Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1331 Browning Rd.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-3601
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-3601
Grades: 6-8
| 522 students
Rank: #2828.
William A. Bailey Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1565 Bailey Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(760) 306-4991
Edwards, CA 93523
(760) 306-4991
Grades: K-2
| 387 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.
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
Rank: #3535.
Leon H. Ollivier Middle 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
| 1,094 students
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Kern County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Abernathy Collegiate Charter (Closed 2015)
Charter School
711 Anita Dr. Ag. Entrance
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 422-5002
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 422-5002
Grades: 6-12
| 107 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
1565 Bailey Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-6432
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-6432
Grades: K-2
| 272 students
19447 Wagon Wheel Rd.
Mc Kittrick, CA 93251
(661) 762-7381
Mc Kittrick, CA 93251
(661) 762-7381
Grades: K-8
| 25 students
955 Stanislaus street
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 412-9363
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 412-9363
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1575 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Grades: 9-12
| 422 students
27500 Caliente Bodfish Rd.
Caliente, CA 93518
(661) 867-2302
Caliente, CA 93518
(661) 867-2302
Grades: K-8
| 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
1575 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Grades: 7-12
| 429 students
Douglas (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3200 Pat Ave.
Mojave, CA 93501
(661) 824-9351
Mojave, CA 93501
(661) 824-9351
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
1575 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Grades: 7-8
| 178 students
El Tejon Continuation High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
700 Falcon Way
Lebec, CA 93243
(661) 248-0310
Lebec, CA 93243
(661) 248-0310
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
471 W. Los Angeles St.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 241-7023
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 241-7023
Grades: K-8
| 444 students
2925 Rosamond Blvd.
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5060
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5060
Grades: K-5
| 483 students
360 Sch St.
Kernville, CA 93238
(760) 376-2427
Kernville, CA 93238
(760) 376-2427
Grades: K-8
| 4 students
Maricopa Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
955 Stanislaus St
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 769-8231
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 769-8231
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
201 Mckee Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 837-6040
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 837-6040
Grades: K-5
| 454 students
Mountain View High (Continuation School) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
3200 Pat Ave
Mojave, CA 93501
(661) 824-9351
Mojave, CA 93501
(661) 824-9351
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
North Kern Vocational Training Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2150 Seventh St.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-3045
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-3045
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Olive Grove Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4500 Highway 166
Onyx, CA 93255
(805) 623-1111
Onyx, CA 93255
(805) 623-1111
Grades: K-12
| 521 students
3057 Cerro Noroeste Rd
Pine Mountain Club, CA 93222
(661) 364-3811
Pine Mountain Club, CA 93222
(661) 364-3811
Grades: K-7
| 93 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
37400 Saint Elmo St.
Johannesburg, CA 93528
(760) 499-1864
Johannesburg, CA 93528
(760) 499-1864
Grades: K-3
| 5 students
Red Rock Community Day (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
33387 Norton Rd.
Cantil, CA 93519
(760) 373-8211
Cantil, CA 93519
(760) 373-8211
Grades: 7-11
| 12 students
33387 Norton Rd.
Cantil, CA 93519
(760) 373-8211
Cantil, CA 93519
(760) 373-8211
Grades: 5-6
| 4 students
Rio Vista Community Day (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
3240 Erskine Creek Rd.
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-4863
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-4863
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
6401 Fay Ranch Rd
Weldon, CA 93283
(760) 378-2211
Weldon, CA 93283
(760) 378-2211
Grades: 3-4
| 59 students
5225 Kelso Valley Rd.
Weldon, CA 93283
(760) 378-1300
Weldon, CA 93283
(760) 378-1300
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Southern Kern Unified Adult (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3082 Glendower St
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5090
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5090
Grades: n/a
| n/a 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
Summit Continuation High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2811 Pasadena Ln.
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-3997
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-3997
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Taft Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
623 Rose Ave
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-1521
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-1521
Grades: 5-8
| 2 students
400 South Snyder
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2112
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2112
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Kern County, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kern County, CA include Ronald Reagan Elementary School, Downtown Elementary School and Peak To Peak Mountain Charter.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kern County?
204 public elementary schools are located in Kern County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kern County?
Kern County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Kern County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Kern County include: Heartland Charter vs. Valley Oaks Charter, Leon H. Ollivier Middle School vs. Greenfield Middle School, Valley Oaks Charter vs. Heartland Charter
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