Top 3 Best Lake Isabella Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 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 17% (versus the California public school average of 33%), 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)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-5
| 100 students
Rank: #22.
Woodrow Wallace Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3240 Erskine Creek Rd.
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-4646
Grades: 6-8
| 274 students
Rank: #33.
Kern Valley High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3340 Erskine Creek Rd.
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-2611
Grades: 9-12
| 484 students
Rank: #44.
Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3240 Erskine Creek Rd.
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-2621
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lake Isabella, California

Lake Isabella, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3240 Erskine Creek Rd.
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-4863
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
2811 Pasadena Ln.
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-3997
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3240 Erskine Creek Rd.
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-4646
Grades: 6-8
| 302 students

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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