Best Public Schools in Zip Code 93306

This analysis covers 20 public schools in Bakersfield's 93306 zip code, serving about 18,000 students from kindergarten through 12th grade across three districts: Kern High, Bakersfield City, and Edison Elementary.

Academic performance varies widely, with Cesar E. Chavez Elementary standing out as a top performer, especially in English and with excellent attendance, while middle schools like Sierra Middle and Walter Stiern Middle face significant challenges in math. Among high schools, Highland High has the strongest graduation rate and English scores, though math proficiency is low district-wide.

Key findings show that higher per-student spending doesn't guarantee better results, and schools with lower chronic absenteeism, like Cesar E. Chavez, tend to perform better. Several schools are showing declining statewide rankings, and the transition to middle school appears particularly difficult for students in this area.