What types of schools are available in Bakersfield, California?

Bakersfield, California offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Bakersfield, California

Q: How many schools are in Bakersfield, California?

There are 149 schools in Bakersfield, California, serving 124,617 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Bakersfield?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Bakersfield, California, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 149 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

149

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

124,617

Total Students

Across Bakersfield

20.7:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

149 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

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Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)3 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)3 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)14 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 3,069 students at Bakersfield High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Valle Verde Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

400 Berkshire Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93307

925 Jewetta Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93312

2800 Buena Vista Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93311

Vista West Continuation High

publichighGrade 9-12

7115 Rosedale Hwy., Bakersfield, CA 93308

8501 Stine Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93313

Kern Workforce 2000 Academy

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

5801 Sundale Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93309

Vista Continuation High

publichighGrade 9-12

200 P St., Bakersfield, CA 93304

1101 Planz Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93304

1200 New Stine Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93309

East Bakersfield High

publichighGrade 9-12

2200 Quincy St., Bakersfield, CA 93306

501 Park Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93306

300 Galaxy Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93308

2900 Royal Scots Way, Bakersfield, CA 93306

1241 G St., Bakersfield, CA 93301

8601 Hageman Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93312

6600 Crescent School Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93307

Granite Pointe Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

2900 Berkshire Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93313

7901 Monitor St., Bakersfield, CA 93307

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

205 Mckee Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93307

7500 Vaquero Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93308

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Bakersfield

Bakersfield, California is home to 149 schools serving over 124,617 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bakersfield, California?

There are 149 schools in Bakersfield, serving 124,617 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Bakersfield?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Bakersfield include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Bakersfield?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Bakersfield is 20.7:1.

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