Best Public Charter Schools in Bakersfield, CA (2025-26)

Best Bakersfield Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 3,233 students in Bakersfield, CA.

The top ranked public charter schools in Bakersfield, CA are Valley Oaks Charter, Grow Academy Shafter and Grow Academy Arvin. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Bakersfield, CA public charter schools have an score of 18% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and score of 35% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Bakersfield have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Bakersfield, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Valley Oaks Charter

Charter School

(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
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Bottom 50%

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3501 Chester Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 852-6700

Gr: K-12 | 1,048 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Rank: #22.

Grow Academy Shafter

Charter School

(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
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471 West Los Angeles St.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 630-7220

Gr: K-8 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Rank: #33.

Grow Academy Arvin

Charter School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
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901 Nectarine Ct.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 855-8200

Gr: K-8 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #44.

Kern Workforce 2000 Academy

Charter School

(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 8%)
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5801 Sundale Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 827-3158

Gr: 9-12 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: n/an/a

Central Academy Of Arts And Technology

Charter School

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2819 F St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 699-0564

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Bakersfield, California 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Able Center (High) (Closed 2008)

Special Education School

5801 Sundale Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 396-4420

Gr: 12

Community Learning Center (Charter) (Closed 2023)

Alternative School
Charter School

1300 17th St. City Centre
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4714

Gr: 2-12 | 1,284 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Grimmway Academy Shafter (Closed 2023)

471 W. Los Angeles St.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 241-7023

Gr: K-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Mckee Elementary School (Closed 2009)

201 Mckee Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 837-6040

Gr: K-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Rafer Johnson (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

1001 10th St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5863

Gr: K-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Special Servicesconstellation High School (Closed 2008)

Special Education School

815 Eureka St.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 323-8021

Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 38%

Three R's Academy (Closed 2006)

Alternative School

1000 Potomac Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 631-3147

Gr: 6-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Bakersfield, CA?

The top ranked public charter schools in Bakersfield, CA include Valley Oaks Charter, Grow Academy Shafter and Grow Academy Arvin.

How many public charter schools are located in Bakersfield?

5 public charter schools are located in Bakersfield.

What is the racial composition of students in Bakersfield?

Bakersfield public charter schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Which public charter schools in Bakersfield are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Bakersfield include: Grow Academy Arvin vs. Valley Oaks Charter