For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 129 students in Baker, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Baker, CA are Baker High School, Baker Junior High School and Baker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baker, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Baker have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Baker, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baker High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
72100 School House Ln.
Baker, CA 92309
(760) 733-4567
Baker, CA 92309
(760) 733-4567
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Baker Junior High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
72100 School House Ln.
Baker, CA 92309
(760) 733-4567
Baker, CA 92309
(760) 733-4567
Gr: 6-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Baker Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
72100 School House Ln.
Baker, CA 92309
(760) 733-4567
Baker, CA 92309
(760) 733-4567
Gr: K-5 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Baker, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Baker Valley Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
72100 Schhouse Lane
Baker, CA 92309
(760) 733-4567
Baker, CA 92309
(760) 733-4567
Gr: 3-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Baker, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Baker, CA include Baker High School, Baker Junior High School and Baker Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Baker?
3 public schools are located in Baker.
What is the racial composition of students in Baker?
Baker public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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