Students
13,941
enrolled at the 13 public schools with an address in ZIP code 93311.
Bakersfield · Kern County
Schools in ZIP code 93311
The 9 public elementary schools in ZIP code 93311 have Scope Scores from 73 to 89.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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Which elementary schools in ZIP code 93311 score highest?
Highgate Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 89. That is higher than 93 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Highgate Elementary
Panama-Buena Vista Union · 93311 · Grades K–6
492526% below the standard
Scope Score 89Strong · 93rd percentile
Rank 2
Ronald Reagan Elementary
Panama-Buena Vista Union · 93311 · Grades K–6
382933% below the standard
Scope Score 84Strong · 83rd percentile
Rank 3
Buena Vista Elementary
Panama-Buena Vista Union · 93311 · Grades K–6
273142% below the standard
Scope Score 80Solid · 71st percentile
Rank 4
Leo B. Hart Elementary
Panama-Buena Vista Union · 93311 · Grades K–6
232552% below the standard
Scope Score 76Solid · 54th percentile
Rank 5
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Kern County Office of Education · 93311 · Grades Pre–K–8 · Check how it admits students.
182359% below the standard
Scope Score 76Solid · 53rd percentile
Rank 6
Sing Lum Elementary
Panama-Buena Vista Union · 93311 · Grades K–6
132760% below the standard
Scope Score 75Developing · 47th percentile
Rank 7
Christa McAuliffe Elementary
Panama-Buena Vista Union · 93311 · Grades K–6
161767% below the standard
Scope Score 73Developing · 37th percentile
Rank 8
Old River Elementary
Panama-Buena Vista Union · 93311 · Grades K–6
162361% below the standard
Scope Score 73Developing · 36th percentile
Rank 9
Lakeside
Lakeside Union · 93311 · Grades Pre–K–8
2268% below the standard
Scope Score 73Developing · 36th percentile
18in 100
The average elementary school in ZIP code 93311 had 18 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 93311 score highest?
Earl Warren Junior High is highest, with a Scope Score of 83. That is higher than 83 in 100 California middle schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Earl Warren Junior High
Panama-Buena Vista Union · 93311 · Grades 7–8
282844% below the standard
Scope Score 83Strong · 83rd percentile
Rank 2
Tevis Junior High
Panama-Buena Vista Union · 93311 · Grades 7–8
152659% below the standard
Scope Score 76Solid · 55th 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 93311 score highest?
Stockdale High is highest, with a Scope Score of 80. That is higher than 73 in 100 California high schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Stockdale High
Kern High · 93311 · Grades 9–12
332443% below the standard
Scope Score 80Solid · 73rd percentile
Rank 2
Independence High
Kern High · 93311 · Grades 9–12
192457% below the standard
Scope Score 75Solid · 52nd percentile
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 93311. The home address decides which district serves a child. Charter schools are not counted here.
District
Panama-Buena Vista Union
9schools here
Elementary, Middle. Highgate, Earl Warren, Ronald Reagan, Buena Vista Elementary, Tevis, Leo B. Hart, Sing Lum, Christa McAuliffe and 1 more.
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Kern High
2schools here
High. Stockdale, Independence.
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Lakeside Union
1school here
Elementary. Lakeside.
Does living in ZIP code 93311 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?
1 private school has an address in ZIP code 93311. It doesn’t take California’s state tests, so we don’t score it.
- St. John's Lutheran School Bakersfield93311 · 448 students
Open the private-school directory →
1 charter school has an address in ZIP code 93311. It is in the lists above, marked Charter. 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?
13,941 students go to the 13 public schools with an address in ZIP code 93311. 65 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
43–85%
of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, from the lowest elementary school to the highest. California: 63%.
Missing school
18in 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 93311?
Are the public schools in ZIP code 93311 good?
The 9 public elementary schools in ZIP code 93311 have Scope Scores from 73 to 89. Of those, 2 are Strong, 3 are Solid and 4 are Developing. The 2 public middle schools in ZIP code 93311 have Scope Scores from 76 to 83. Of those, 1 is Strong and 1 is Solid. The 2 public high schools in ZIP code 93311 have Scope Scores from 75 to 80. Of those, 2 are Solid. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. How we score schools.
Which public schools in ZIP code 93311 rank highest?
Highgate Elementary is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 89. It is Strong, at the 93rd percentile. Earl Warren Junior High is the highest middle school, with a Scope Score of 83. It is Strong, at the 83rd percentile. Stockdale High is the highest high school, with a Scope Score of 80. It is Solid, at the 73rd 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 93311 compare with California?
The average elementary school in ZIP code 93311 had 18 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?
Panama-Buena Vista Union
The district that runs most public schools here.
Compare schoolsSee the same numbers for each school.
Kern HighRuns 2 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 93311. 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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