For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,960 students in 93308, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,109 private students). 89% 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 15% (versus the California public school average of 33%), 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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93308, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7500 Vaquero Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 589-7336
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 589-7336
Grades: K-6
| 722 students
Rank: #22.
Olive Drive Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7800 Darrin Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 387-7040
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 387-7040
Grades: K-6
| 785 students
Rank: #33.
North High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Galaxy Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 399-3351
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 399-3351
Grades: 9-12
| 2,148 students
Rank: #44.
Beardsley Junior High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Roberts Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-9254
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-9254
Grades: 7-8
| 380 students
Rank: #55.
San Lauren Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5210 Victor St.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-5511
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-5511
Grades: K-6
| 394 students
Rank: #66.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Barnett St.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-2115
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-2115
Grades: K-5
| 738 students
Rank: #77.
Wingland Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Douglas St.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-2125
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-2125
Grades: K-5
| 726 students
Rank: #88.
Standard Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
126 Ferguson Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-2130
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-2130
Grades: 6-8
| 997 students
Rank: #99.
North Beardsley Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Sanford Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-0878
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-0878
Grades: K-6
| 767 students
Rank: #1010.
Beardsley Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Roberts Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-1417
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-1417
Grades: K-6
| 404 students
Rank: #1111.
Standard Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
115 East Minner Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-2120
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-2120
Grades: K-5
| 569 students
Rank: #1212.
Vista West Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7115 Rosedale Hwy.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 589-4242
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 589-4242
Grades: 9-12
| 330 students
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?
89% 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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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