For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,383 students in 93301, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 93301, CA are Downtown Elementary School, Valley Oaks Charter and Kern County Juvenile Court. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» middle schools in zipcode 93301 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 93301, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93301, CA ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Downtown Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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.
Valley Oaks Charter
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3501 Chester Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 852-6700
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 852-6700
Grades: K-12
| 1,048 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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
93301, California ÎÛÎÛÂþ» 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 middle schools in 93301, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 93301, CA include Downtown Elementary School, Valley Oaks Charter and Kern County Juvenile Court.
How many public middle schools are located in 93301?
5 public middle schools are located in 93301.
What is the racial composition of students in 93301?
93301 public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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