For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,427 students in the neighborhood of Lakeview, Bakersfield, CA.
The neighborhood of Lakeview, Bakersfield, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.27, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Lakeview, Bakersfield, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bessie E. Owens Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
815 Potomac Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 631-5420
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 631-5420
Grades: K-6
| 900 students
Rank: #22.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
607 Texas St.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 631-5280
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 631-5280
Grades: K-6
| 714 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lakeview, Bakersfield, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lakeview, Bakersfield, CA include Bessie E. Owens Elementary School and Fremont Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lakeview, Bakersfield?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lakeview, Bakersfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lakeview, Bakersfield?
the neighborhood of Lakeview, Bakersfield public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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