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 (2026)
- 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
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1902
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
143 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
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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The nearest high school to Bakersfield Adventist Academy is Nigritian Academy (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Heritage Christian Schools (0.7 miles away)
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(Pentecostal)
1418 W Columbus St
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(661) 323-2851
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 323-2851
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2401 Bernard Street
Bakersfield, CA 93306
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(661) 871-4545
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Gr: PK-8 | 484 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Bethel Apostolic Academy
(Pentecostal)
1418 W Columbus St
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 323-2851
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 323-2851
3.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 77 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
2401 Bernard Street
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-4545
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-4545
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 484 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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2401 Bernard Street
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-4545
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-4545
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 484 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2401 Bernard Street
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-4545
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-4545
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 484 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nigritian Academy
Special Program Emphasis
1436 Cresmont Drive, #60223
Bakersfield, CA 93386
(661) 748-3278
Bakersfield, CA 93386
(661) 748-3278
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 8 students
Bethel Christian
(Baptist)
2236 E California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 325-2661
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 325-2661
1.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 42 students
Canyon Hills Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
7001 Auburn Street
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-0880
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-0880
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 56 students
Wonder Window Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
8001 Panorama Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-7051
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-7051
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 45 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
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Nigritian Academy
Special Program Emphasis
1436 Cresmont Drive, #60223
Bakersfield, CA 93386
(661) 748-3278
Bakersfield, CA 93386
(661) 748-3278
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 8 students
Bethel Christian
(Baptist)
2236 E California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 325-2661
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 325-2661
1.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 42 students
Garces Memorial High School ![Garces Memorial High School Photo - Football Games]( "Garces Memorial High School Photo - Football Games")
(Catholic)
2800 Loma Linda Dr
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 327-2578
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 327-2578
2.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 479 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lifehouse Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
7220 Rosedale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 588-1212
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 588-1212
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 133 students
Golden State Baptist Schools
(Baptist)
427 Woodrow Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-1513
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-1513
4.5 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 12 students
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2401 Bernard Street
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-4545
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-4545
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 484 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nigritian Academy
Special Program Emphasis
1436 Cresmont Drive, #60223
Bakersfield, CA 93386
(661) 748-3278
Bakersfield, CA 93386
(661) 748-3278
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 8 students
Bethel Christian
(Baptist)
2236 E California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 325-2661
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 325-2661
1.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 42 students
124 Columbus St
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 327-7741
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 327-7741
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Avg. class size: 32 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Guadalupe School
(Catholic)
609 E California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 323-6059
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 323-6059
3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students
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2401 Bernard Street
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-4545
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-4545
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 484 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Canyon Hills Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
7001 Auburn Street
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-0880
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-0880
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 56 students
Wonder Window Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
8001 Panorama Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-7051
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-7051
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 45 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
124 Columbus St
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 327-7741
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 327-7741
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Avg. class size: 32 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Guadalupe School
(Catholic)
609 E California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 323-6059
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 323-6059
3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students
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Compton Junior High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
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Bottom 50%10
3211 Pico Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5230
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5230
0.1 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 586 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Harding Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
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4/
Bottom 50%10
3201 Pico Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5300
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5300
0.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 542 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
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5/
Bottom 50%10
3401 Renegade Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5400
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5400
0.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 960 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Chipman Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
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4/
Bottom 50%10
2905 Eissler St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5210
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5210
1 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 708 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
College Heights Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
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1/
Bottom 50%10
2551 Sunny Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 631-5220
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 631-5220
1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 761 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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