For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,280 students in Lake Isabella, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Lake Isabella, CA are Kernville Elementary School, Woodrow Wallace Middle School and Kern Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Isabella, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Lake Isabella have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lake Isabella, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: K-5 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Woodrow Wallace Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3240 Erskine Creek Rd.
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-4646
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-4646
Gr: 6-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Kern Valley High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3340 Erskine Creek Rd.
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-2611
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-2611
Gr: 9-12 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3240 Erskine Creek Rd.
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-2621
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-2621
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lake Isabella, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Lake Isabella, CA include Kernville Elementary School, Woodrow Wallace Middle School and Kern Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Lake Isabella?
4 public schools are located in Lake Isabella.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Isabella?
Lake Isabella public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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