For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,366 students in the neighborhood of Southgate, Bakersfield, CA.
The neighborhood of Southgate, Bakersfield, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.24, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 Southgate, Bakersfield, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sequoia Jr. High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Belle Terr.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5940
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5940
Grades: 7-8
| 744 students
Rank: #22.
Wayside Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Ming Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 631-5820
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 631-5820
Grades: K-6
| 675 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southgate, Bakersfield, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southgate, Bakersfield, CA include Sequoia Jr. High School and Wayside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southgate, Bakersfield?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southgate, Bakersfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southgate, Bakersfield?
the neighborhood of Southgate, Bakersfield public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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