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Best Taft Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,521 students in Taft, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Taft, CA are Parkview Elementary School, Conley Elementary School and Taft Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taft, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Taft have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Taft, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
520 A St.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-4164
Gr: K-3 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Conley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
623 Rose Ave.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 765-4117
Gr: K-3 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Taft Primary
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
212 Lucard St.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 765-4151
Gr: K-3 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Junior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
810 Sixth St.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 765-2127
Gr: 6-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Taft Union High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Wildcat Way
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,045 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
811 Sixth St.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-3113
Gr: 2-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
318 Taylor St.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-4236
Gr: K-3 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Buena Vista High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 North 10th St.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2383
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Taft, California

Taft, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Taft Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
623 Rose Ave
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-1521
Gr: 5-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
West Side Rop Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
515 9th St.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2390
Gr: 9-12
Westside Independent Study High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
900 North 10th St
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2361
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Taft, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Taft, CA include Parkview Elementary School, Conley Elementary School and Taft Primary.
How many public schools are located in Taft?
8 public schools are located in Taft.
What is the racial composition of students in Taft?
Taft public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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