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Best 93301 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,700 students in 93301, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 132 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 93301, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 93301, CA are Downtown Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and Valley Oaks Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93301 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93301, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 93301, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2400 Truxtun Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 631-5270
Gr: K-6 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Valley Oaks Charter
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3501 Chester Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 852-6700
Gr: K-12 | 1,087 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Bakersfield High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1241 G St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 324-9841
Gr: 9-12 | 3,069 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Stella I. Hills Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 Jewett Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 631-5320
Gr: K-6 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Kern County Juvenile Court
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 17th St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 852-5570
Gr: K-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Kern County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 17th St. City Centre
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 852-5570
Gr: K-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Kern County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 17th St. City Centre
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4788
Gr: K-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Academy Of Arts And Technology
Charter School
1701 18th St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 885-0023
Gr: K-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 93301, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 93301, CA include Downtown Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and Valley Oaks Charter.
How many public schools are located in 93301?
9 public schools are located in 93301.
What percentage of students in 93301 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 93301 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93301?
93301 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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