For the 2024 school year, there are 83 public middle schools serving 48,158 students in Kern County, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Kern County, CA are Downtown Elementary School, Mckittrick Elementary School and Columbine Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kern County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Kern County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kern County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Downtown Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2021 M St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 631-5920
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 631-5920
Grades: K-8
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
Mckittrick Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23250 Second St.
Mc Kittrick, CA 93251
(661) 762-7303
Mc Kittrick, CA 93251
(661) 762-7303
Grades: K-8
| 80 students
Rank: #33.
Columbine Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2240 Rd. 160
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 725-8501
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 725-8501
Grades: K-8
| 181 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Junior High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
810 Sixth St.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 765-2127
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 765-2127
Grades: 6-8
| 784 students
Rank: #55.
Rosedale Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12463 Rosedale Hwy.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6030
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6030
Grades: 7-8
| 721 students
Rank: #66.
Freedom Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11445 Noriega Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6044
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6044
Grades: 7-8
| 683 students
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
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
Grades: K-8
| 18 students
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Fruitvale Junior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2114 Calloway Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 589-3933
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 589-3933
Grades: 7-8
| 696 students
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
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
Grades: K-8
| 24 students
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Palm Avenue Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1017 Palm Ave.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7130
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7130
Grades: 6-8
| 567 students
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Tropico Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3180 Mojave-tropico Rd.
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5040
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5040
Grades: 6-8
| 770 students
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Valley Oaks Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3501 Chester Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 852-6700
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 852-6700
Grades: K-12
| 1,184 students
Rank: #1313.
Mcfarland Independent
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
599 Fifth St.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-6312
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-6312
Grades: K-12
| 43 students
Rank: #1414.
Earl Warren Junior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4615 Mountain Vista Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-9210
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-9210
Grades: 7-8
| 907 students
Rank: #1515.
Norris Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6940 Calloway Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7060
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7060
Grades: 7-8
| 912 students
Rank: #1616.
Leon H. Ollivier Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7310 Monitor St.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 837-6120
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 837-6120
Grades: 6-8
| 1,045 students
Rank: #1717.
Tevis Junior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3901 Pin Oak Park Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-7211
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-7211
Grades: 7-8
| 781 students
Rank: #1818.
Desert Junior-senior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1595 Bailey Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Grades: 7-12
| 475 students
Rank: #1919.
La Vina Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1331 Browning Rd.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-3601
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-3601
Grades: 6-8
| 486 students
Rank: #2020.
Mckee Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 Mckee Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 837-6060
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 837-6060
Grades: 6-8
| 1,074 students
Rank: #2121.
Stonecreek Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Akers Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 834-4521
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 834-4521
Grades: 7-8
| 1,125 students
Rank: #2222.
Peak To Peak Mountain Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19009 Cerro Noroeste Rd.
Pine Mountain Club, CA 93222
(661) 242-3811
Pine Mountain Club, CA 93222
(661) 242-3811
Grades: K-8
| 61 students
Rank: #2323.
Rio Bravo-greeley Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6601 Enos Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 589-2505
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 589-2505
Grades: 5-8
| 434 students
Rank: #2424.
Pond Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
29585 Pond Rd.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 792-2545
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 792-2545
Grades: K-8
| 178 students
Rank: #2525.
Maple Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
29161 Fresno Ave.
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-4439
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-4439
Grades: K-8
| 288 students
Rank: #2626.
Wonderful College Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2070 Veneto St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-2887
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-2887
Grades: K-12
| 1,974 students
Rank: #2727.
Paul L. Cato Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4115 Vineland Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5245
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5245
Grades: 6-8
| 906 students
Rank: #2828.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
259 F St.
Fellows, CA 93224
(661) 768-4344
Fellows, CA 93224
(661) 768-4344
Grades: K-8
| 64 students
Rank: #2929.
Almond Tree Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 W. 15th Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-3641
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-3641
Grades: 6-8
| 478 students
Rank: #3030.
O. J. Actis Junior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2400 W.holme Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 833-1250
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 833-1250
Grades: 7-8
| 698 students
Rank: #3131.
South Fork Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5225 Kelso Valley Rd.
Weldon, CA 93283
(760) 378-4000
Weldon, CA 93283
(760) 378-4000
Grades: K-8
| 291 students
Rank: #3232.
General Shafter Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1825 Shafter Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 837-1931
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 837-1931
Grades: K-8
| 190 students
Rank: #3333.
Heartland Charter
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
955 Stanislaus
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 829-0099
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 829-0099
Grades: K-12
| 4,486 students
Rank: #3434.
Murray Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 E. Drummond Ave.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1820
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1820
Grades: 6-8
| 703 students
Rank: #3535.
Chipman Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2905 Eissler St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5210
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5210
Grades: 7-8
| 946 students
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Kern County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Abernathy Collegiate Charter (Closed 2015)
Charter School
711 Anita Dr. Ag. Entrance
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 422-5002
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 422-5002
Grades: 6-12
| 107 students
Able Center (High) (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
5801 Sundale Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 396-4420
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 396-4420
Grades: 12
| n/a students
1565 Bailey Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-6432
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-6432
Grades: K-2
| 272 students
19447 Wagon Wheel Rd.
Mc Kittrick, CA 93251
(661) 762-7381
Mc Kittrick, CA 93251
(661) 762-7381
Grades: K-8
| 25 students
955 Stanislaus street
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 412-9363
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 412-9363
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1575 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Grades: 9-12
| 422 students
27500 Caliente Bodfish Rd.
Caliente, CA 93518
(661) 867-2302
Caliente, CA 93518
(661) 867-2302
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Community Learning Center (Charter) (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1300 17th St. City Centre
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4714
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4714
Grades: 2-12
| 1,284 students
1575 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Grades: 7-12
| 429 students
Douglas (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3200 Pat Ave.
Mojave, CA 93501
(661) 824-9351
Mojave, CA 93501
(661) 824-9351
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
1575 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Grades: 7-8
| 178 students
El Tejon Continuation High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
700 Falcon Way
Lebec, CA 93243
(661) 248-0310
Lebec, CA 93243
(661) 248-0310
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Grimmway Academy Shafter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
471 W. Los Angeles St.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 241-7023
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 241-7023
Grades: K-8
| 444 students
2925 Rosamond Blvd.
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5060
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5060
Grades: K-5
| 483 students
360 Sch St.
Kernville, CA 93238
(760) 376-2427
Kernville, CA 93238
(760) 376-2427
Grades: K-8
| 4 students
Maricopa Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
955 Stanislaus St
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 769-8231
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 769-8231
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Mcgowan (Robert) High (Continuation School) (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
17050 Foothill Ave
Edwards, CA 93523
(760) 769-4333
Edwards, CA 93523
(760) 769-4333
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
201 Mckee Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 837-6040
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 837-6040
Grades: K-5
| 454 students
Mountain View High (Continuation School) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
3200 Pat Ave
Mojave, CA 93501
(661) 824-9351
Mojave, CA 93501
(661) 824-9351
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
North Kern Vocational Training Center (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
2150 Seventh St.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-3045
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-3045
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Olive Grove Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
4500 Highway 166
Onyx, CA 93255
(805) 623-1111
Onyx, CA 93255
(805) 623-1111
Grades: K-12
| 521 students
Pine Mountain Lrn Center (Closed 2014)
Charter School
3057 Cerro Noroeste Rd
Pine Mountain Club, CA 93222
(661) 364-3811
Pine Mountain Club, CA 93222
(661) 364-3811
Grades: K-7
| 93 students
Rafer Johnson (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1001 10th St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5863
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5863
Grades: K-8
| 38 students
37400 Saint Elmo St.
Johannesburg, CA 93528
(760) 499-1864
Johannesburg, CA 93528
(760) 499-1864
Grades: K-3
| 5 students
Red Rock Community Day (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
33387 Norton Rd.
Cantil, CA 93519
(760) 373-8211
Cantil, CA 93519
(760) 373-8211
Grades: 7-11
| 12 students
33387 Norton Rd.
Cantil, CA 93519
(760) 373-8211
Cantil, CA 93519
(760) 373-8211
Grades: 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
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
6401 Fay Ranch Rd
Weldon, CA 93283
(760) 378-2211
Weldon, CA 93283
(760) 378-2211
Grades: 3-4
| 59 students
5225 Kelso Valley Rd.
Weldon, CA 93283
(760) 378-1300
Weldon, CA 93283
(760) 378-1300
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Southern Kern Unified Adult (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3082 Glendower St
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5090
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5090
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Special Servicesconstellation High School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
815 Eureka St.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 323-8021
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 323-8021
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Taft Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
623 Rose Ave
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-1521
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-1521
Grades: 5-8
| 2 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Kern County, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Kern County, CA include Downtown Elementary School, Mckittrick Elementary School and Columbine Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kern County, CA?
83 public middle schools are located in Kern County, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Kern County, CA?
Kern County, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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