For the 2025 school year, there are 275 public schools serving 190,321 students in Kern County, CA (there are 40 private schools, serving 6,525 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Kern County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Kern County, CA are Peak To Peak Mountain Charter, Ronald Reagan Elementary School and Downtown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kern County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Kern County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kern County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Peak To Peak Mountain Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19009 Cerro Noroeste Rd.
Pine Mountain Club, CA 93222
(661) 242-3811
Pine Mountain Club, CA 93222
(661) 242-3811
Gr: K-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Ronald Reagan Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10800 Rosslyn Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-8099
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-8099
Gr: K-6 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Downtown Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2021 M St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 631-5920
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 631-5920
Gr: K-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Highgate Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13401 Pemberley Passage Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 501-1617
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 501-1617
Gr: K-6 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4201 Mesa Marin Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5870
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5870
Gr: K-6 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
W. A. Kendrick Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Faith Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 837-6190
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 837-6190
Gr: K-5 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Columbine Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2240 Road 160
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 725-8501
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 725-8501
Gr: K-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
William B. Bimat Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8600 Northshore Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7080
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7080
Gr: K-6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6547 Buena Vista Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 831-0818
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 831-0818
Gr: K-6 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1010.
American Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Verdugo
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 587-2277
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 587-2277
Gr: K-6 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1111.
Earl Warren Junior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4615 Mountain Vista Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-9210
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-9210
Gr: 7-8 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1212.
Mckittrick Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23250 Second St.
Mc Kittrick, CA 93251
(661) 762-7303
Mc Kittrick, CA 93251
(661) 762-7303
Gr: K-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1313.
Rosedale Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12463 Rosedale Hwy.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6030
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6030
Gr: 7-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1414.
Freedom Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11445 Noriega Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6044
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6044
Gr: 7-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1515.
Centennial High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8601 Hageman Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-8601
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-8601
Gr: 9-12 | 2,237 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1616.
Veterans Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6301 Old Farm Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7050
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7050
Gr: K-6 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1717.
Stockdale High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2800 Buena Vista Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-2800
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,313 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1818.
Stockdale Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7801 Kroll Way
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 831-7835
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 831-7835
Gr: K-6 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1919.
Leo B. Hart Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9501 Ridge Oak Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-1296
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-1296
Gr: K-6 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2020.
Liberty High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
925 Jewetta Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 587-0925
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 587-0925
Gr: 9-12 | 2,355 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2121.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15200 Westdale Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 588-6020
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 588-6020
Gr: K-6 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2222.
Norris Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7110 Old Farm Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7020
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7020
Gr: K-6 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2323.
Rio Bravo Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22725 Elementary Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 588-6313
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 588-6313
Gr: K-4 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2424.
Burroughs High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 East French St.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1800
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,518 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2525.
Linns Valley-poso Flat Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
158 White River Rd.
Glennville, CA 93226
(661) 536-8811
Glennville, CA 93226
(661) 536-8811
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2626.
Blake Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19165 Main St.
Woody, CA 93287
(661) 536-8559
Woody, CA 93287
(661) 536-8559
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2727.
Kernville Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13550 Sierra Way
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 376-2249
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 376-2249
Gr: K-5 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2828.
Cesar E. Chavez High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Browning Rd.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4501
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4501
Gr: 9-12 | 1,351 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Del Rio Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Hidalgo Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 588-6050
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 588-6050
Gr: K-6 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3030.
Mcfarland Independent
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
599 Fifth St.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-6312
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-6312
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #3131.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7500 Vaquero Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 589-7336
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 589-7336
Gr: K-6 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3232.
Almondale Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10510 Chippewa St.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6060
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6060
Gr: K-6 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3333.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2345 Old Farm Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6011
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6011
Gr: K-6 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Fruitvale Junior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2114 Calloway Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 589-3933
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 589-3933
Gr: 7-8 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Old River Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9815 Campus Park Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-7009
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-7009
Gr: K-6 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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Kern County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Abernathy Collegiate Charter (Closed 2015)
Charter School
711 Anita Dr. Ag. Entrance
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 422-5002
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 422-5002
Gr: 6-12 | 107 students Minority enrollment: 39%
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
1565 Bailey Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-6432
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-6432
Gr: K-2 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
19447 Wagon Wheel Rd.
Mc Kittrick, CA 93251
(661) 762-7381
Mc Kittrick, CA 93251
(661) 762-7381
Gr: K-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
1575 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Gr: 9-12 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
27500 Caliente Bodfish Rd.
Caliente, CA 93518
(661) 867-2302
Caliente, CA 93518
(661) 867-2302
Gr: K-8
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 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
1575 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Gr: 7-12 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Douglas (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3200 Pat Ave.
Mojave, CA 93501
(661) 824-9351
Mojave, CA 93501
(661) 824-9351
Gr: K-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
1575 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Gr: 7-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
El Tejon Continuation High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
700 Falcon Way
Lebec, CA 93243
(661) 248-0310
Lebec, CA 93243
(661) 248-0310
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Po Box 114
Lebec, CA 93243
(661) 248-2024
Lebec, CA 93243
(661) 248-2024
Gr: 3-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 14%
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%
2925 Rosamond Blvd.
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5060
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5060
Gr: K-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
360 Sch St.
Kernville, CA 93238
(760) 376-2427
Kernville, CA 93238
(760) 376-2427
Gr: K-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Maricopa Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
955 Stanislaus St
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 769-8231
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 769-8231
Gr: 7-12
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%
Mountain View High (Continuation School) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
3200 Pat Ave
Mojave, CA 93501
(661) 824-9351
Mojave, CA 93501
(661) 824-9351
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
North Kern Vocational Training Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2150 Seventh St.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-3045
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-3045
Gr: 9-12
Olive Grove Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4500 Highway 166
Onyx, CA 93255
(805) 623-1111
Onyx, CA 93255
(805) 623-1111
Gr: K-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
3057 Cerro Noroeste Rd
Pine Mountain Club, CA 93222
(661) 364-3811
Pine Mountain Club, CA 93222
(661) 364-3811
Gr: K-7 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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%
37400 Saint Elmo St.
Johannesburg, CA 93528
(760) 499-1864
Johannesburg, CA 93528
(760) 499-1864
Gr: K-3 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Red Rock Community Day (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
33387 Norton Rd.
Cantil, CA 93519
(760) 373-8211
Cantil, CA 93519
(760) 373-8211
Gr: 7-11 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 66%
33387 Norton Rd.
Cantil, CA 93519
(760) 373-8211
Cantil, CA 93519
(760) 373-8211
Gr: 5-6 | 4 students
Rio Vista Community Day (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
3240 Erskine Creek Rd.
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-4863
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-4863
Gr: 5-8
6401 Fay Ranch Rd
Weldon, CA 93283
(760) 378-2211
Weldon, CA 93283
(760) 378-2211
Gr: 3-4 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Southern Kern Unified Adult (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3082 Glendower St
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5090
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5090
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%
Summit Continuation High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2811 Pasadena Ln.
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-3997
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-3997
Gr: 9-12
Taft Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
623 Rose Ave
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-1521
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-1521
Gr: 5-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kern County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Kern County, CA include Peak To Peak Mountain Charter, Ronald Reagan Elementary School and Downtown Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kern County?
275 public schools are located in Kern County.
What percentage of students in Kern County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Kern County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kern County?
Kern County public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Kern County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Kern County include: Heartland Charter vs. Valley Oaks Charter, Redwood Elementary School vs. Golden Oak Elementary School, Leon H. Ollivier Middle School vs. Greenfield Middle School
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