Students
18,279
enrolled at the 19 public schools with an address in ZIP code 93306.
Bakersfield · Kern County
Schools in ZIP code 93306
The 11 public elementary schools in ZIP code 93306 have Scope Scores from 66 to 77.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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Which elementary schools in ZIP code 93306 score highest?
Harding Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 77. That is higher than 58 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Harding Elementary
Bakersfield City · 93306 · Grades K–6
152065% below the standard
Scope Score 77Solid · 58th percentile
Rank 2
Pioneer Drive Elementary
Bakersfield City · 93306 · Grades K–6
1972% below the standard
Scope Score 76Solid · 53rd percentile
Rank 3
Horace Mann Elementary
Bakersfield City · 93306 · Grades K–6
1575% below the standard
Scope Score 75Developing · 47th percentile
Rank 4
Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary
Bakersfield City · 93306 · Grades K–5
172360% below the standard
Scope Score 74Developing · 46th percentile
Rank 5
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
Bakersfield City · 93306 · Grades K–6
182854% below the standard
Scope Score 72Developing · 30th percentile
Rank 6
Hort Elementary
Bakersfield City · 93306 · Grades K–5
1775% below the standard
Scope Score 71Developing · 26th percentile
Rank 7
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary
Bakersfield City · 93306 · Grades K–6
132067% below the standard
Scope Score 70Needs Support · 19th percentile
Rank 8
Henry Eissler Elementary
Bakersfield City · 93306 · Grades K–6
2369% below the standard
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 15th percentile
Rank 9
Voorhies Elementary
Bakersfield City · 93306 · Grades K–6
1775% below the standard
Scope Score 68Needs Support · 10th percentile
Rank 10
Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary
Bakersfield City · 93306 · Grades K–6
1580% below the standard
Scope Score 68Needs Support · 7th percentile
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Rank 11
Ramon Garza Elementary
Bakersfield City · 93306 · Grades K–5
1478% below the standard
Scope Score 66Needs Support · 2nd percentile
14in 100
The average elementary school in ZIP code 93306 had 14 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 ZIP code 93306 score highest?
Paul L. Cato Middle is highest, with a Scope Score of 79. That is higher than 69 in 100 California middle schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Paul L. Cato Middle
Bakersfield City · 93306 · Grades 6–8
182854% below the standard
Scope Score 79Solid · 69th percentile
Rank 2
Chipman Junior High
Bakersfield City · 93306 · Grades 7–8
132166% below the standard
Scope Score 73Developing · 37th percentile
Rank 3
Compton Junior High
Bakersfield City · 93306 · Grades 7–8
1777% below the standard
Scope Score 70Needs Support · 17th percentile
Rank 4
Walter Stiern Middle
Bakersfield City · 93306 · Grades 6–8
1778% below the standard
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 13th percentile
Rank 5
Sierra Middle
Bakersfield City · 93306 · Grades 6–8
1385% below the standard
Scope Score 67Needs Support · 5th percentile
20in 100
The average middle school in ZIP code 93306 had 20 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California middle school we score had 18 in 100.
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 93306 score highest?
Highland High is highest, with a Scope Score of 70. That is higher than 23 in 100 California high schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Highland High
Kern High · 93306 · Grades 9–12
122365% below the standard
Scope Score 70Needs Support · 23rd percentile
Rank 2
Foothill High
Kern High · 93306 · Grades 9–12
2169% below the standard
Scope Score 67Needs Support · 12th percentile
Rank 3
East Bakersfield High
Kern High · 93306 · Grades 9–12
2168% below the standard
Scope Score 67Needs Support · 11th percentile
20in 100
The average high school in ZIP code 93306 had 20 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California high school we score had 22 in 100.
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?
Two districts run the public schools with an address in ZIP code 93306. The home address decides which district serves a child.
District
Bakersfield City
16schools here
Elementary, Middle. Paul L. Cato, Harding, Pioneer Drive, Horace Mann, Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher, Chipman, Cesar E. Chavez, Hort and 8 more.
Open the district →District
Kern High
3schools here
High. Highland, Foothill, East Bakersfield.
Open the district →Does living in ZIP code 93306 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?
5 private schools have an address in ZIP code 93306. They don’t take California’s state tests, so we don’t score them.
- Heritage Christian Schools93306 · 221 students
- Marinez School of Learning93306 · 143 students
- Bakersfield Adventist Academy93306 · 128 students
- Tehillah Christian Academy93306 · 68 students
- Nigritian Academy93306 · 8 students
Open the private-school directory →
No charter school has an address in ZIP code 93306 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?
18,279 students go to the 19 public schools with an address in ZIP code 93306. 84 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
66–96%
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 93306?
Are the public schools in ZIP code 93306 good?
The 11 public elementary schools in ZIP code 93306 have Scope Scores from 66 to 77. Of those, 2 are Solid, 4 are Developing and 5 are Needs Support. The 5 public middle schools in ZIP code 93306 have Scope Scores from 67 to 79. Of those, 1 is Solid, 1 is Developing and 3 are Needs Support. The 3 public high schools in ZIP code 93306 have Scope Scores from 67 to 70. Of those, 3 are 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 93306 rank highest?
Harding Elementary is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 77. It is Solid, at the 58th percentile. Paul L. Cato Middle is the highest middle school, with a Scope Score of 79. It is Solid, at the 69th percentile. Highland High is the highest high school, with a Scope Score of 70. It is Needs Support, at the 23rd 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 93306 compare with California?
The average elementary school in ZIP code 93306 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. The average middle school in ZIP code 93306 had 20 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California middle school we score had 18 in 100. The average high school in ZIP code 93306 had 20 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California high school we score had 22 in 100.
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 HighRuns 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 93306. 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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