For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,263 students in Lake Isabella, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Lake Isabella, CA are Kernville Elementary School, Woodrow Wallace Middle School and Kern Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Isabella, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Lake Isabella have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lake Isabella, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kernville Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13550 Sierra Way
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 376-2249
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 376-2249
Gr: K-5 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Woodrow Wallace Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3240 Erskine Creek Rd.
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-4646
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-4646
Gr: 6-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Kern Valley High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3340 Erskine Creek Rd.
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-2611
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-2611
Gr: 9-12 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3240 Erskine Creek Rd.
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-2621
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-2621
Gr: K-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Lake Isabella, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rio Vista Community Day (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
3240 Erskine Creek Rd.
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-4863
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-4863
Gr: 5-8
Summit Continuation High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2811 Pasadena Ln.
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-3997
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-3997
Gr: 9-12
3240 Erskine Creek Rd.
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-4646
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-4646
Gr: 6-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lake Isabella, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Lake Isabella, CA include Kernville Elementary School, Woodrow Wallace Middle School and Kern Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Lake Isabella?
4 public schools are located in Lake Isabella.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Isabella?
Lake Isabella public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Year-Round Schooling in 2026: Updated Parent Guide
Explore the latest 2026 data, trends, costs, and parent planning tips in the ongoing debate over year-round schooling vs the traditional calendar.
No Child Left Behind: Past, Present, and Future of U.S. School Policy
Explore how No Child Left Behind evolved into ESSA, what it means for 2025‑26 schooling, and what parents need to know about testing, admissions planning, and funding.
Understanding Public School Fees & Optional Costs Guide
Discover what public school fees are required versus optional, with 2026 updates for parents, students, and educators on budgeting and planning.