Best Lake Isabella Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,263 students in Lake Isabella, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Lake Isabella, CA are Kernville Elementary School, Woodrow Wallace Middle School and Kern Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Isabella, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Lake Isabella have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Lake Isabella, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kernville Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13550 Sierra Way
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 376-2249
Gr: K-5 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Woodrow Wallace Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3240 Erskine Creek Rd.
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-4646
Gr: 6-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Kern Valley High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3340 Erskine Creek Rd.
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-2611
Gr: 9-12 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3240 Erskine Creek Rd.
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-2621
Gr: K-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lake Isabella, California

Lake Isabella, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3240 Erskine Creek Rd.
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-4863
Gr: 5-8
2811 Pasadena Ln.
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-3997
Gr: 9-12
3240 Erskine Creek Rd.
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-4646
Gr: 6-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lake Isabella, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Lake Isabella, CA include Kernville Elementary School, Woodrow Wallace Middle School and Kern Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Lake Isabella?
4 public schools are located in Lake Isabella.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Isabella?
Lake Isabella public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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