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Kern County Public Schools

Kern County, California

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

272

public schools

Total Enrollment

195,695

students

School Districts

58

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Kern County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for California; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Kern County has 58 district entries. Bakersfield City is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 45 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 30 listed communities. Bakersfield has the most listed schools, with 149 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 161 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 14 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 14 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

43 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

272

in Kern County

Reported Enrollment

195,695

270 schools reporting

School Districts

58

districts

Charter Schools

14

5% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary161
Middle48
High51
Other12

58 School Districts in Kern County

Kern High

25 schools
42,667 students

Bakersfield City

45 schools
28,835 students

Panama-Buena Vista Union

25 schools
19,103 students

Greenfield Union

12 schools
9,177 students

Blue Ridge Academy District

1 school
6,751 students

Delano Union Elementary

12 schools
6,219 students

Rosedale Union Elementary

9 schools
6,041 students

Sierra Sands Unified

11 schools
5,087 students

Heartland Charter District

1 school
4,700 students

Tehachapi Unified

7 schools
4,170 students

272 Public Schools in Kern County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 43 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 272 matching schools

Blue Ridge Academy

Blue Ridge Academy District

San Dimas, 91773 / Rural: Distant

ProfileKG–12Charter6,751 students

Heartland Charter

Heartland Charter District

Maricopa, 93252 / Rural: Distant

ProfileKG–12Charter4,700 students

Bakersfield High

Kern High

Bakersfield, 93301 / City: Large

Profile9–12High3,004 students

Arvin High

Kern High

Arvin, 93203 / Town: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,786 students

Ridgeview High

Kern High

Bakersfield, 93313 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,688 students

Highland High

Kern High

Bakersfield, 93306 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,599 students

Golden Valley High

Kern High

Bakersfield, 93307 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,533 students

East Bakersfield High

Kern High

Bakersfield, 93306 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,421 students

Independence High

Kern High

Bakersfield, 93311 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,394 students

Liberty High

Kern High

Bakersfield, 93312 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,358 students

Stockdale High

Kern High

Bakersfield, 93311 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,298 students

Mira Monte High

Kern High

Bakersfield, 93307 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,293 students

North High

Kern High

Bakersfield, 93308 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,214 students

South High

Kern High

Bakersfield, 93304 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,176 students

Centennial High

Kern High

Bakersfield, 93312 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,175 students

Frontier High

Kern High

Bakersfield, 93314 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,072 students

Foothill High

Kern High

Bakersfield, 93306 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,045 students

West High

Kern High

Bakersfield, 93309 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,025 students

Wonderful College Prep Academy

Wonderful College Prep Academy District

Delano, 93215 / Rural: Fringe

ProfileKG–12Charter1,900 students

Wasco High

Wasco Union High

Wasco, 93280 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High1,733 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

23 more profiles

Kern County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Kern County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in California. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Kern County public school directory?

The directory lists 272 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Kern County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Kern County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Kern County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 43 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Kern County?

Start with the 58 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Kern County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Kern County Education OverviewCounty school score: 47/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.