For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,871 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 46% 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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Tehachapi, CA (2026)
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 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 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 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Tehachapi are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Tehachapi include: Cummings Valley Elementary School vs. Golden Hills Elementary School, Golden Hills Elementary School vs. Tompkins Elementary School, Tompkins Elementary School vs. Golden Hills Elementary School
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