For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,553 students in Taft, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Taft, CA are Parkview Elementary School, Conley Elementary School and Taft Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taft, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Taft have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Taft, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 A St.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-4164
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-4164
Gr: K-3 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Conley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
623 Rose Ave.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 765-4117
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 765-4117
Gr: K-3 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Taft Primary
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
212 Lucard St.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 765-4151
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 765-4151
Gr: K-3 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Junior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
810 Sixth St.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 765-2127
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 765-2127
Gr: 6-8 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Taft Union High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Wildcat Way
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2300
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,064 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
811 Sixth St.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-3113
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-3113
Gr: 2-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
318 Taylor St.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-4236
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-4236
Gr: K-3 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Buena Vista High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 North 10th St.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2383
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2383
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Taft, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Taft, CA include Parkview Elementary School, Conley Elementary School and Taft Primary.
How many public schools are located in Taft?
8 public schools are located in Taft.
What is the racial composition of students in Taft?
Taft public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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