For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 2,314 students in the neighborhood of Park Avenue, Bakersfield, CA.
The neighborhood of Park Avenue, Bakersfield, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.57, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Park Avenue, Bakersfield, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Independence High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8001 Old River Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 834-8001
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 834-8001
Gr: 9-12 | 2,334 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Park Avenue, Bakersfield, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Park Avenue, Bakersfield, CA include Independence High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Park Avenue, Bakersfield?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Park Avenue, Bakersfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Park Avenue, Bakersfield?
the neighborhood of Park Avenue, Bakersfield public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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