For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,505 students in 93309, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 93309, CA are O. J. Actis Junior High School, Fred L. Thompson Junior High School and Curran Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 93309 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 93309, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93309, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
O. J. Actis Junior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Westholme Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 833-1250
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 833-1250
Gr: 7-8 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Fred L. Thompson Junior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Planz Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 832-8011
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 832-8011
Gr: 7-8 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Curran Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1116 Lymric Way
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 631-5240
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 631-5240
Gr: 6-8 | 1,043 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
93309, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Able Center (High) (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
5801 Sundale Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 396-4420
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 396-4420
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 93309, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 93309, CA include O. J. Actis Junior High School, Fred L. Thompson Junior High School and Curran Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 93309?
3 public middle schools are located in 93309.
What is the racial composition of students in 93309?
93309 public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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