For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,266 students in 93301, CA.
The top-ranked public charter school in 93301, CA is Valley Oaks Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 93301 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 93301, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93301, CA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley Oaks Charter
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Chester Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 852-6700
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 852-6700
Gr: K-12 | 1,087 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Academy Of Arts And Technology
Charter School
1701 18th St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 885-0023
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 885-0023
Gr: K-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
93301, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Community Learning Center (Charter) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1300 17th St. City Centre
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4714
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4714
Gr: 2-12 | 1,284 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 93301, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 93301, CA include Valley Oaks Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in 93301?
2 public charter schools are located in 93301.
What is the racial composition of students in 93301?
93301 public charter schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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