Students
4,382
enrolled at the 7 public schools with a Shafter address.
Shafter · Kern County
Schools in Shafter
Shafter’s 4 public elementary schools have Scope Scores from 68 to 82.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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Which elementary schools in Shafter score highest?
Maple Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 82. That is higher than 78 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
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Rank 1
Maple Elementary
Maple Elementary · 93263 · Grades K–8
243145% below the standard
Scope Score 82Strong · 78th percentile
Rank 2
Golden Oak Elementary
Richland Union Elementary · 93263 · Grades Pre–K–6
172063% below the standard
Scope Score 73Developing · 39th percentile
Rank 3
Sequoia Elementary
Richland Union Elementary · 93263 · Grades Pre–K–6
1971% below the standard
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 13th percentile
Rank 4
Redwood Elementary
Richland Union Elementary · 93263 · Grades K–6
1776% below the standard
Scope Score 68Needs Support · 8th percentile
15in 100
The average Shafter elementary school had 15 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100.
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 Shafter score highest?
Maple Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 80. That is higher than 73 in 100 California middle schools we score.
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Rank 1
Maple Elementary
Maple Elementary · 93263 · Grades K–8
243244% below the standard
Scope Score 80Solid · 73rd percentile
Rank 2
Richland Junior High
Richland Union Elementary · 93263 · Grades 7–8
1776% below the standard
Scope Score 70Needs Support · 20th 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
Where does the high school we score in Shafter stand?
Shafter High has a Scope Score of 72. That is higher than 36 in 100 California high schools we score. It is the only public high school we score in Shafter.
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Rank 1
Shafter High
Kern High · 93263 · Grades 9–12
2270% below the standard
Scope Score 72Developing · 36th percentile
1 high school not ranked statewide
It is compared only with other continuation schools, so it is listed apart.
- Central Valley High (Continuation)Continuation high 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 a Shafter address. The home address decides which district serves a child.
District
Richland Union Elementary
4schools here
Elementary, Middle. Golden Oak, Richland Junior High, Sequoia, Redwood.
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Kern High
2schools here
High. Shafter High, Central Valley High (Continuation).
Open the district →District
Maple Elementary
1school here
Elementary. Maple Elementary.
Does living in Shafter decide which school my child attends?
No. A city can hold schools from more than one district, and attendance boundaries decide which school serves an address. Confirm the school for your address with the district.
Charter and private
What other schools are here?
1 private school has a Shafter address. It doesn’t take California’s state tests, so we don’t score it.
- Free Will Christian Academy93263 · 26 students
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No charter school has a Shafter address in our records. Private school names and enrollment are from the California Department of Education’s private school filings and the federal Private School Survey.
Students
Who goes to school here?
4,382 students go to the 7 public schools with a Shafter address. 88 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
60–92%
of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, from the lowest elementary school to the highest. California: 63%.
Missing school
15in 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 Shafter?
Are the public schools in Shafter good?
Shafter’s 4 public elementary schools have Scope Scores from 68 to 82. Of those, 1 is Strong, 1 is Developing and 2 are Needs Support. Shafter’s 2 public middle schools have Scope Scores from 70 to 80. Of those, 1 is Solid and 1 is Needs Support. Shafter has one public high school we score. Shafter High has a Scope Score of 72. It is Developing, at the 36th percentile. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. How we score schools.
Which public schools in Shafter rank highest?
Maple Elementary is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 82. It is Strong, at the 78th percentile. Maple Elementary is the highest middle school, with a Scope Score of 80. It is Solid, at the 73rd percentile. Shafter High is the only high school we score here. It has a Scope Score of 72. It is Developing, at the 36th 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 Shafter compare with California?
The average Shafter elementary school had 15 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?
Richland Union Elementary
The district that runs most public schools here.
Compare schoolsSee the same numbers for each school.
Kern HighRuns 2 public schools with a Shafter address.
School districts
Before kindergarten
Sources and methodology
This page lists the public schools with a Shafter address. They can belong to more than one school district.
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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