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)9 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)8 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 1,927 students at Del Oro High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 6:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Central Academy Of Arts And Technology

publichighK-12

1701 18Th St., Bakersfield, CA 93301

charter schoolhighK-12

3501 Chester Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301

Kern County Juvenile Court

publichighK-12

1300 17Th St., Bakersfield, CA 93301

Kern County Community

publichighK-12

1300 17Th St. City Centre, Bakersfield, CA 93301

Kern County Special Education

publichighK-12

1300 17Th St. City Centre, Bakersfield, CA 93301

publicmiddleGrade 5-8

8301 Sunset Blvd., Bakersfield, CA 93307

14327 S. Vineland Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93307

115 East Minner Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93308

701 Douglas St., Bakersfield, CA 93308

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

126 Ferguson Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93308

2900 Barnett St., Bakersfield, CA 93308

800 Verdugo, Bakersfield, CA 93312

4410 Old Farm Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93312

Centennial Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

15200 Westdale Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93314

Independence Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

2345 Old Farm Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93312

Rosedale-North Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

11500 Meacham Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93312

publicmiddleGrade 7-8

11445 Noriega Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93312

7315 Harris Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93313

1750 East Panama Ln., Bakersfield, CA 93307

14535 Old River Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93311

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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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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

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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