Bakersfield Adventist Academy

Bakersfield Advestist Academy is a part of a global protestant denomination with more than 16 million members in more than 200 countries.
Our territory ranges from Bakersfield area to Sonora and from Santa Maria to San Francisco with 134 congregations, 25 schools and more than 32,000 members.
Our mission is to follow our Lord, Jesus Christ, representing Him in our homes, neighborhoods and communities.
We are privileged to be part of His great commission to be part of proclaiming the gospel everywhere.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 143 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Bakersfield Adventist Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1902
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

Student Body

Total Students
143 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Bakersfield Adventist Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bakersfield Adventist Academy's ranking?
Bakersfield Adventist Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Bakersfield Adventist Academy?
The application deadline for Bakersfield Adventist Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 143 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Bakersfield, CA is $16,793 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Bakersfield, CA is 93% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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