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Best 93301 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,518 students in 93301, CA (there are , serving 132 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 93301, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 93301, CA are Downtown Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and Valley Oaks Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93301 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93301, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 93301, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Downtown Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2021 M St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 631-5920
Gr: K-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2400 Truxtun Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 631-5270
Gr: K-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Valley Oaks Charter
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3501 Chester Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 852-6700
Gr: K-12 | 1,048 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Bakersfield High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1241 G St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 324-9841
Gr: 9-12 | 3,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Stella I. Hills Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 Jewett Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 631-5320
Gr: K-6 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Kern County Juvenile Court
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 17th St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4327
Gr: K-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
Kern County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 17th St. City Centre
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4327
Gr: K-12 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Kern County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 17th St. City Centre
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4788
Gr: K-12 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Academy Of Arts And Technology
Charter School
2819 F St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 699-0564
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 93301 California

93301, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Community Learning Center (Charter) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
1300 17th St. City Centre
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4714
Gr: 2-12 | 1,284 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 93301, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 93301, CA include Downtown Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and Valley Oaks Charter.
How many public schools are located in 93301?
9 public schools are located in 93301.
What percentage of students in 93301 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 93301 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93301?
93301 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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