Best Public Schools in Zip Code 93305

This analysis covers seven public schools in Bakersfield's 93305 zip code, all part of the Bakersfield City district, serving about 4,500 students from kindergarten through 8th grade in a community facing significant economic challenges.

Among these schools, Jefferson Elementary stands out as the top performer, showing the highest test scores and a clear pattern of improvement over the last few years. In contrast, the two middle schools, Washington Middle and Abraham Lincoln Junior High, show a steep drop in academic proficiency, particularly in math, despite Abraham Lincoln receiving the most funding per student.

Overall, every school in the area performs well below California state averages in English, math, and science. Chronic absenteeism is higher than the state average at most schools, though Williams Elementary has the best attendance. The data suggests that while all schools face similar challenges, Jefferson Elementary's positive trend indicates improvement is possible within the district.