For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,588 students in Taft, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Taft, CA are Parkview Elementary School, Lincoln Junior High School and Taft Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taft, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Taft have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Taft, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 A St.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-4164
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-4164
Grades: K-3
| 330 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
810 Sixth St.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 765-2127
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 765-2127
Grades: 6-8
| 795 students
Rank: #33.
Taft Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Wildcat Way
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2300
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,102 students
Rank: #44.
Taft Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
212 Lucard St.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 765-4151
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 765-4151
Grades: K-3
| 247 students
Rank: #55.
Conley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
623 Rose Ave.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 765-4117
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 765-4117
Grades: K-3
| 312 students
Rank: #66.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
811 Sixth St.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-3113
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-3113
Grades: 2-5
| 475 students
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
318 Taylor St.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-4236
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-4236
Grades: K-3
| 243 students
Rank: #88.
Buena Vista High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 N. 10th St.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2383
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2383
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Taft, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
West Side Rop Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
515 9th St.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2390
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2390
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Westside Independent Study High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
900 North 10th St
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2361
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2361
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Taft, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Taft, CA include Parkview Elementary School, Lincoln Junior High School and Taft Union High School.
How many public schools are located in Taft?
8 public schools are located in Taft.
What is the racial composition of students in Taft?
Taft public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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