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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Kern County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 206 public elementary schools serving 120,722 students in Kern County, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Kern County, CA are Peak To Peak Mountain Charter, Ronald Reagan Elementary School and Downtown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kern County, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kern County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Kern County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Peak To Peak Mountain Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19009 Cerro Noroeste Rd.
Pine Mountain Club, CA 93222
(661) 242-3811
Gr: K-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
Columbine Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2240 Road 160
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 725-8501
Gr: K-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
William B. Bimat Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8600 Northshore Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7080
Gr: K-6 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
American Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
800 Verdugo
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 587-2277
Gr: K-6 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1111.
Mckittrick Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
23250 Second St.
Mc Kittrick, CA 93251
(661) 762-7303
Gr: K-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1212.
Veterans Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6301 Old Farm Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7050
Gr: K-6 | 1,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1313.
Stockdale Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7801 Kroll Way
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 831-7835
Gr: K-6 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15200 Westdale Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 588-6020
Gr: K-6 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1616.
Norris Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7110 Old Farm Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7020
Gr: K-6 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1717.
Rio Bravo Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
22725 Elementary Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 588-6313
Gr: K-4 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1818.
Linns Valley-poso Flat Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
158 White River Rd.
Glennville, CA 93226
(661) 536-8811
Gr: K-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1919.
Blake Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
19165 Main St.
Woody, CA 93287
(661) 536-8559
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2020.
Kernville Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13550 Sierra Way
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 376-2249
Gr: K-5 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2121.
Del Rio Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 Hidalgo Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 588-6050
Gr: K-6 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2222.
Mcfarland Independent
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
599 Fifth St.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-6312
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #2323.
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: #2424.
Almondale Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10510 Chippewa St.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6060
Gr: K-6 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2525.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2345 Old Farm Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6011
Gr: K-6 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2626.
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: #2727.
La Vina Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1331 Browning Rd.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-3601
Gr: 6-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2828.
Endeavour Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9300 Meacham Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-3550
Gr: K-6 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2929.
William A. Bailey Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1565 Bailey Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(760) 306-4991
Gr: K-2 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3030.
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: #3131.
Quailwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7301 Remington Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 832-6415
Gr: K-6 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3232.
Rio Bravo-greeley Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6601 Enos Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 589-2505
Gr: 3-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3333.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
703 Mondavi Way
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-3540
Gr: K-6 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3434.
Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2923 Mckee Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 885-6600
Gr: K-8 | 1,151 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3535.
Panama Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9400 Stine Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 831-1741
Gr: K-6 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Kern County, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Kern County, CA include Peak To Peak Mountain Charter, Ronald Reagan Elementary School and Downtown Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kern County?
204 public elementary schools are located in Kern County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kern County?
Kern County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Kern County are often viewed compared to one another?

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