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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Bakersfield Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 153 public schools serving 124,190 students in Bakersfield, CA (there are 27 private schools, serving 5,220 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Bakersfield, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bakersfield, CA are Ronald Reagan Elementary School, Downtown Elementary School and Highgate Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bakersfield, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Bakersfield have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Bakersfield, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ronald Reagan Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10800 Rosslyn Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-8099
Gr: K-6 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Downtown Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2021 M St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 631-5920
Gr: K-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Highgate Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13401 Pemberley Passage Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 501-1617
Gr: K-6 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4201 Mesa Marin Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5870
Gr: K-6 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
W. A. Kendrick Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2200 Faith Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 837-6190
Gr: K-5 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
William B. Bimat Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8600 Northshore Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7080
Gr: K-6 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6547 Buena Vista Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 831-0818
Gr: K-6 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
American Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
800 Verdugo
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 587-2277
Gr: K-6 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Earl Warren Junior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4615 Mountain Vista Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-9210
Gr: 7-8 | 965 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1010.
Rosedale Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12463 Rosedale Hwy.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6030
Gr: 7-8 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1111.
Freedom Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11445 Noriega Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6044
Gr: 7-8 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1212.
Centennial High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8601 Hageman Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-8601
Gr: 9-12 | 2,212 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1313.
Veterans Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6301 Old Farm Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7050
Gr: K-6 | 1,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1414.
Stockdale High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2800 Buena Vista Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,398 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1515.
Stockdale Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7801 Kroll Way
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 831-7835
Gr: K-6 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1616.
Leo B. Hart Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9501 Ridge Oak Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-1296
Gr: K-6 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1717.
Liberty High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
925 Jewetta Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 587-0925
Gr: 9-12 | 2,369 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1818.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15200 Westdale Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 588-6020
Gr: K-6 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1919.
Norris Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7110 Old Farm Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7020
Gr: K-6 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2020.
Rio Bravo Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
22725 Elementary Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 588-6313
Gr: K-4 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2121.
Del Rio Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 Hidalgo Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 588-6050
Gr: K-6 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2222.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7500 Vaquero Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 589-7336
Gr: K-6 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2323.
Almondale Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10510 Chippewa St.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6060
Gr: K-6 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2424.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2345 Old Farm Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6011
Gr: K-6 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Fruitvale Junior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2114 Calloway Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 589-3933
Gr: 7-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Old River Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9815 Campus Park Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-7009
Gr: K-6 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2727.
Norris Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6940 Calloway Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7060
Gr: 7-8 | 992 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2828.
Endeavour Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9300 Meacham Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-3550
Gr: K-6 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2929.
Olive Drive Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7800 Darrin Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 387-7040
Gr: K-6 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #3030.
Quailwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7301 Remington Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 832-6415
Gr: K-6 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3131.
Rio Bravo-greeley Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6601 Enos Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 589-2505
Gr: 3-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3232.
Frontier High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6401 Allen Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 829-1107
Gr: 9-12 | 2,098 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3333.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
703 Mondavi Way
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-3540
Gr: K-6 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3434.
Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2923 Mckee Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 885-6600
Gr: K-8 | 1,151 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3535.
Panama Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9400 Stine Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 831-1741
Gr: K-6 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Bakersfield, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Bakersfield, CA include Ronald Reagan Elementary School, Downtown Elementary School and Highgate Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bakersfield?
153 public schools are located in Bakersfield.
What percentage of students in Bakersfield go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Bakersfield are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bakersfield?
Bakersfield public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bakersfield are often viewed compared to one another?

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