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Best 93306 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 18,896 students in 93306, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 650 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 93306, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 93306, CA are Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School, Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School and Paul L. Cato Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93306 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93306, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 93306, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9801 Highland Knolls Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5960
Gr: K-5 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Paul L. Cato Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4115 Vineland Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5245
Gr: 6-8 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Orangewood Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9600 Eucalyptus Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 366-8440
Gr: K-4 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3401 Renegade Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5400
Gr: K-6 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5501 Thorner St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5490
Gr: K-6 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Henry Eissler Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2901 Eissler St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5250
Gr: K-6 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Highland High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 Royal Scots Way
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 872-2777
Gr: 9-12 | 2,530 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #99.
Foothill High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Park Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 366-4491
Gr: 9-12 | 2,043 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Chipman Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2905 Eissler St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5210
Gr: 7-8 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1111.
East Bakersfield High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Quincy St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-7221
Gr: 9-12 | 2,331 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Harding Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3201 Pico Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5300
Gr: K-6 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1313.
Voorhies Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6001 Pioneer Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5800
Gr: K-6 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2710 Niles St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5360
Gr: K-6 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Ramon Garza Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2901 Center St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5290
Gr: K-5 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Hort Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2301 Park Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5330
Gr: K-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1717.
Walter Stiern Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2551 Morning Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5480
Gr: 6-8 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1818.
Compton Junior High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3211 Pico Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5230
Gr: 7-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1919.
Pioneer Drive Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4404 Pioneer Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5450
Gr: K-6 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
Sierra Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3017 Center St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5470
Gr: 6-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 93306, CA?
How many public schools are located in 93306?
20 public schools are located in 93306.
What percentage of students in 93306 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 93306 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93306?
93306 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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