For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,919 students in Tehachapi, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tehachapi, CA are Cummings Valley Elementary School, Tompkins Elementary School and Golden Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tehachapi, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tehachapi have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Tehachapi, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cummings Valley Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24220 Bear Valley Rd. Hc80
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2190
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2190
Gr: K-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Tompkins Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1120 South Curry St.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2170
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2170
Gr: K-5 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Golden Hills Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20215 Park Rd.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2180
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2180
Gr: K-5 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Jacobsen Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
711 Anita Dr.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2150
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2150
Gr: 6-8 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy
Alternative School
126 South Snyder Ave.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2266
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2266
Gr: K-8 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Tehachapi, California 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%
300 S. Robinson St.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2160
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2160
Gr: K-6 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Tehachapi, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tehachapi, CA include Cummings Valley Elementary School, Tompkins Elementary School and Golden Hills Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tehachapi?
5 public elementary schools are located in Tehachapi.
What is the racial composition of students in Tehachapi?
Tehachapi public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Tehachapi are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Tehachapi include: Golden Hills Elementary School vs. Tompkins Elementary School, Tompkins Elementary School vs. Golden Hills Elementary School, Cummings Valley Elementary School vs. Tompkins Elementary School
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