For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,674 students in the neighborhood of Avalon, Bakersfield, CA.
The neighborhood of Avalon, Bakersfield, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.63, which is equal to the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Avalon, Bakersfield, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Veterans Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6301 Old Farm Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7050
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7050
Grades: K-6
| 950 students
Rank: #22.
Norris Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7110 Old Farm Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7020
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7020
Grades: K-6
| 823 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Avalon, Bakersfield, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Avalon, Bakersfield, CA include Veterans Elementary School and Norris Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Avalon, Bakersfield?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Avalon, Bakersfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Avalon, Bakersfield?
the neighborhood of Avalon, Bakersfield public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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