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Best 93311 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 14,108 students in 93311, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 452 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 93311, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 93311, CA are Ronald Reagan Elementary School, Highgate Elementary School and Buena Vista Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93311 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93311, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 93311, CA Public Schools (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Tevis Junior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3901 Pin Oak Park Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-7211
Gr: 7-8 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #99.
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8900 Westwold Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-9471
Gr: K-6 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1010.
Independence High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8001 Old River Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 834-8001
Gr: 9-12 | 2,324 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1111.
Sing Lum Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4600 Chaney Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-1611
Gr: K-6 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1212.
Grow Academy Shafter
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
471 West Los Angeles St.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 630-7220
Gr: K-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1313.
Grow Academy Arvin
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Nectarine Ct.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 855-8200
Gr: K-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Lakeside
(Math: 13% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14535 Old River Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 831-3503
Gr: K-8 | 892 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Grow Public Schools
Charter School
4800 Corporate Ct.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 527-5000
Gr: K-8 | 1,446 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 93311, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 93311, CA include Ronald Reagan Elementary School, Highgate Elementary School and Buena Vista Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 93311?
15 public schools are located in 93311.
What percentage of students in 93311 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 93311 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93311?
93311 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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