For the 2025 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Downtown Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2021 M St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 631-5920
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 631-5920
Grades: K-8
| 319 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2400 Truxtun Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 631-5270
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 631-5270
Grades: K-6
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
Valley Oaks Charter
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Chester Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 852-6700
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 852-6700
Grades: K-12
| 1,048 students
Rank: #44.
Bakersfield High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1241 G St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 324-9841
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 324-9841
Grades: 9-12
| 3,024 students
Rank: #55.
Stella I. Hills Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Jewett Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 631-5320
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 631-5320
Grades: K-6
| 654 students
Rank: #66.
Kern County Juvenile Court
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 17th St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4327
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4327
Grades: K-12
| 236 students
Rank: #77.
Kern County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 17th St. City Centre
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4327
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4327
Grades: K-12
| 368 students
Rank: #88.
Kern County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 17th St. City Centre
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4788
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4788
Grades: K-12
| 412 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Academy Of Arts And Technology
Charter School
2819 F St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 699-0564
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 699-0564
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
93301, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Community Learning Center (Charter) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1300 17th St. City Centre
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4714
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4714
Grades: 2-12
| 1,284 students
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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