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Best 93304 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 9,658 students in 93304, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 438 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 93304, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 93304, CA are W. A. Kendrick Elementary School, South High School and Evergreen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93304 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93304, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 93304, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
South High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Planz Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 831-3680
Gr: 9-12 | 2,107 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Rose Marie Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5930
Gr: K-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Amy B. Seibert Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 Agate St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 832-4141
Gr: K-6 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Frank West Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Benton St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5830
Gr: K-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
William Penn Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 San Emidio St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5440
Gr: K-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Prosperity Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Prosperity Way.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 837-6070
Gr: K-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Planz Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Planz Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 837-6080
Gr: K-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2324 Verde St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5460
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Leo G. Pauly Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
313 Planz Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5430
Gr: K-6 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Emerson Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Fourth St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5260
Gr: 6-8 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Fourth St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5370
Gr: K-6 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Sequoia Jr. High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Belle Terr.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5940
Gr: 7-8 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Rafer Johnson
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Tenth St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5445
Gr: K-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Vista Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 P St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 327-8561
Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Rafer Johnson Childrens Center
1100 Ninth St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5850

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 93304, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 93304, CA include W. A. Kendrick Elementary School, South High School and Evergreen Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 93304?
16 public schools are located in 93304.
What percentage of students in 93304 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 93304 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93304?
93304 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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