Students
6,700
enrolled at the 9 public schools with an address in ZIP code 93301.
Bakersfield · Kern County
Schools in ZIP code 93301
The 5 public elementary schools in ZIP code 93301 have Scope Scores from 64 to 82.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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Which elementary schools in ZIP code 93301 score highest?
Downtown Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 82. That is higher than 80 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Downtown Elementary
Bakersfield City · 93301 · Grades K–8
352540% below the standard
Scope Score 82Strong · 80th percentile
Rank 2
Valley Oaks CharterCharter
Kern County Office of Education · 93301 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
141769% below the standard
Scope Score 76Solid · 57th percentile
Rank 3
Central Academy of Arts and TechnologyCharter
Kern County Office of Education · 93301 · Grades Pre–K–12 · Check how it admits students.
132067% below the standard
Scope Score 71Developing · 27th percentile
Rank 4
Franklin Elementary
Bakersfield City · 93301 · Grades K–6
2070% below the standard
Scope Score 70Needs Support · 19th percentile
Rank 5
Stella I. Hills Elementary
Bakersfield City · 93301 · Grades K–6
91% below the standard
Scope Score 64Needs Support · bottom 1%
14in 100
The average elementary school in ZIP code 93301 had 14 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100.
1 elementary school not ranked statewide
Students are placed here by an IEP team, not by address and not by lottery, so we don’t rank it.
- Kern County Special EducationSpecial education center
Each score compares a school with the 5,726 California elementary schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days. Each figure is an average of school rates. Each school counts once.
Middle schools
Which middle schools in ZIP code 93301 score highest?
Downtown Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 81. That is higher than 77 in 100 California middle schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Downtown Elementary
Bakersfield City · 93301 · Grades K–8
292843% below the standard
Scope Score 81Strong · 77th percentile
Rank 2
Valley Oaks CharterCharter
Kern County Office of Education · 93301 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
2069% below the standard
Scope Score 74Developing · 44th percentile
Each score compares a school with the 2,529 California middle schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026.
High schools
Which high schools in ZIP code 93301 score highest?
Valley Oaks Charter is highest, with a Scope Score of 77. That is higher than 60 in 100 California high schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Valley Oaks CharterCharter
Kern County Office of Education · 93301 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
242551% below the standard
Scope Score 77Solid · 60th percentile
Rank 2
Bakersfield High
Kern High · 93301 · Grades 9–12
2170% below the standard
Scope Score 64Needs Support · 6th percentile
2 high schools not ranked statewide
Court and community schools enroll students differently from a regular school, so we don’t rank them.
- Kern County CommunityCounty community school
- Kern County Juvenile CourtJuvenile court school
Each score compares a school with the 1,498 California high schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2025. The state called the top two levels Exceeded and Met in spring 2025.
Districts
Which districts run the schools here?
Three districts run the public schools with an address in ZIP code 93301. The home address decides which district serves a child. Charter schools are not counted here.
District
Bakersfield City
3schools here
Elementary. Downtown, Franklin, Stella I. Hills.
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Kern County Office of Education
3schools here
Elementary, High. Kern County Community, Kern County Juvenile Court, Kern County Special Education.
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Kern High
1school here
High. Bakersfield High.
Open the district →Does living in ZIP code 93301 decide which school my child attends?
No. ZIP codes are for mail; attendance boundaries decide the school for an address. Confirm the school for your address, grade and program with the district.
Charter and private
What other schools are here?
2 charter schools have an address in ZIP code 93301.
2 charter schools have an address in ZIP code 93301. They are in the lists above, marked Charter.
Students
Who goes to school here?
6,700 students go to the 9 public schools with an address in ZIP code 93301. 75 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
31–98%
of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, from the lowest elementary school to the highest. California: 63%.
Missing school
14in 100
students chronically absent at the average elementary school here. California: 17 in 100.
Students and meal counts: California Department of Education, free or reduced-price meal file, 2024–25. Chronic absence: California Department of Education, 2025–26, an average of school rates.
Common questions
What do parents ask about schools in ZIP code 93301?
Are the public schools in ZIP code 93301 good?
The 5 public elementary schools in ZIP code 93301 have Scope Scores from 64 to 82. Of those, 1 is Strong, 1 is Solid, 1 is Developing and 2 are Needs Support. The 2 public middle schools in ZIP code 93301 have Scope Scores from 74 to 81. Of those, 1 is Strong and 1 is Developing. The 2 public high schools in ZIP code 93301 have Scope Scores from 64 to 77. Of those, 1 is Solid and 1 is Needs Support. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. How we score schools.
Which public schools in ZIP code 93301 rank highest?
Downtown Elementary is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 82. It is Strong, at the 80th percentile. Downtown Elementary is the highest middle school, with a Scope Score of 81. It is Strong, at the 77th percentile. Valley Oaks Charter is the highest high school, with a Scope Score of 77. It is Solid, at the 60th percentile. Each score compares a school with the California schools at the same level we score. A rank doesn’t decide fit or whether a child can enroll.
How does chronic absence in ZIP code 93301 compare with California?
The average elementary school in ZIP code 93301 had 14 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days. Each figure is an average of school rates. Each school counts once.
Where do these results come from?
The test results are from California’s state tests (CAASPP). They are from spring 2026 for elementary and middle schools. The results are from spring 2025 for high schools. Chronic-absence rates are for 2025–26. The California Department of Education publishes both. Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s calculations. How we score schools.
Next
Which places nearby can you look at next?
Bakersfield City
The district that runs most public schools here.
Compare schoolsSee the same numbers for each school.
Kern County Office of EducationRuns 3 public schools with a Bakersfield address.
School districts
Before kindergarten
Sources and methodology
This page lists the schools with a Bakersfield address in ZIP code 93301. Attendance boundaries follow school districts. They do not follow ZIP codes.
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2025–26 elementary and middle school; 2024–25 high school
Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s own calculations from these state files.
State tests are the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), springs 2025 and 2026.
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