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Best 93308 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 9,195 students in 93308, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 498 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 93308, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 93308, CA are Discovery Elementary School, Olive Drive Elementary School and North High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93308 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93308, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 93308, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
North High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Galaxy Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 399-3351
Gr: 9-12 | 2,135 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Beardsley Junior High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Roberts Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-9254
Gr: 7-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
San Lauren Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5210 Victor St.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-5511
Gr: K-6 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Wingland Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Douglas St.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-2125
Gr: K-5 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 Barnett St.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-2115
Gr: K-5 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
North Beardsley Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Sanford Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-0878
Gr: K-6 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
Standard Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
126 Ferguson Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-2130
Gr: 6-8 | 1,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1010.
Standard Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
115 East Minner Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-2120
Gr: K-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1111.
Beardsley Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Roberts Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-1417
Gr: K-6 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1212.
Vista West Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7115 Rosedale Hwy.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 589-4242
Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 93308, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 93308, CA include Discovery Elementary School, Olive Drive Elementary School and North High School.
How many public schools are located in 93308?
12 public schools are located in 93308.
What percentage of students in 93308 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 93308 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93308?
93308 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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