For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 3,370 students in Bakersfield, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Bakersfield, CA are Valley Oaks Charter, Grow Academy Shafter and Grow Academy Arvin. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bakersfield, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Bakersfield have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Bakersfield, CA (2026-27)
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: #22.
Grow Academy Shafter
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
471 West Los Angeles St.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 630-7220
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 630-7220
Gr: K-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Grow Academy Arvin
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 Nectarine Ct.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 855-8200
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 855-8200
Gr: K-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5801 Sundale Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 827-3158
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 827-3158
Gr: 9-12 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Grow Public Schools
Charter School
4800 Corporate Ct.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 527-5000
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 527-5000
Gr: K-8 | 1,446 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Bakersfield, 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
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%
471 W. Los Angeles St.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 241-7023
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 241-7023
Gr: K-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
201 Mckee Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 837-6040
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 837-6040
Gr: K-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rafer Johnson (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1001 10th St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5863
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5863
Gr: K-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Special Servicesconstellation High School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
815 Eureka St.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 323-8021
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 323-8021
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Three R's Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1000 Potomac Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 631-3147
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 631-3147
Gr: 6-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Bakersfield, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Bakersfield, CA include Valley Oaks Charter, Grow Academy Shafter and Grow Academy Arvin.
How many public charter schools are located in Bakersfield?
6 public charter schools are located in Bakersfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Bakersfield?
Bakersfield public charter schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Bakersfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Bakersfield include: Grow Academy Arvin vs. Valley Oaks Charter
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