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.

California›Kern County›Bakersfield

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

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

Math Assessment Score0%

ELA Assessment Score0%

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

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)1 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)5 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 4:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Quailwood Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

7301 Remington Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93309

9300 Meacham Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93312

7500 Vaquero Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93308

Fruitvale Junior High

publicmiddleGrade 7-8

2114 Calloway Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93312

General Shafter Elementary

publicmiddleK-8

1825 Shafter Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93313

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1109 Pacheco Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93307

425 East Fairview Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93307

Prosperity Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

901 Prosperity Way., Bakersfield, CA 93304

W. A. Kendrick Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

2200 Faith Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93304

2400 Planz Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93304

Raffaello Palla Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

800 Fairview Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93307

Leon H. Ollivier Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

7310 Monitor St., Bakersfield, CA 93307

725 Capitola Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93307

Valle Verde Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

400 Berkshire Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93307

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

205 Mckee Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93307

7901 Monitor St., Bakersfield, CA 93307

Granite Pointe Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

2900 Berkshire Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93313

6600 Crescent School Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93307

8601 Hageman Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93312

1241 G St., Bakersfield, CA 93301

1...4 5 6 7 8

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 →

Schoolary Research Team

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.

Browse Schools by Level in Bakersfield

All Schools in Bakersfield Elementary Schools in Bakersfield Middle Schools in Bakersfield High Schools in Bakersfield All Schools in California Search All Schools