For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 872 students in the neighborhood of Castle Ranch, Bakersfield, CA.
The neighborhood of Castle Ranch, Bakersfield, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.50, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Castle Ranch, Bakersfield, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2923 Mckee Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 885-6600
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 885-6600
Gr: K-8 | 1,151 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Castle Ranch, Bakersfield, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Castle Ranch, Bakersfield, CA include Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood ofstle Ranch, Bakersfield?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood ofstle Ranch, Bakersfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood ofstle Ranch, Bakersfield?
the neighborhood ofstle Ranch, Bakersfield public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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