Stockdale Christian School Photo - The mission of Stockdale Christian School is to educate students from Christian families, leading students to believe in Jesus Christ as their Savior, achieve excellence, and serve others courageously.

Best Bakersfield Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 private schools serving 5,630 students in Bakersfield, CA (there are 151 public schools, serving 124,016 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Bakersfield, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Bakersfield, CA include Garces Memorial High School, Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School, and St. Francis Parish School.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
86% of private schools in Bakersfield, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Bakersfield Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Rosewall Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
5406 Banning Street
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 215-2571
Gr: 1-12 | 26 students Tuition listed
Bakersfield Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3333 Bernard St
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-1591
Gr: K-12 | 143 students Avg. class size: 15 students
12775 Stockdale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 410-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 693 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Garces Memorial High School
Garces Memorial High School Photo - Football Games
(Catholic)
2800 Loma Linda Dr
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 327-2578
Gr: 9-12 | 479 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Heritage Christian Schools
(Mennonite)
(1)
2401 Bernard Street
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-4545
Gr: PK-8 | 484 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Legacy Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
5500 Olive Dr
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-1783
Gr: K-12 | 388 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
Olive Knolls Christian School
(Church of the Nazarene)
(1)
6201 Fruitvale
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-3566
Gr: PK-8 | 459 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Guadalupe School
(Catholic)
609 E California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 323-6059
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School
(Catholic)
(2)
124 Columbus St
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 327-7741
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Avg. class size: 32 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Acceptance rate listed
St. Francis Parish School
(Catholic)
2516 Palm St
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 326-7955
Gr: PK-8 | 341 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 7
St. Johns Lutheran School
St. Johns Lutheran School Photo - Raising the American and Christian flags to begin the day at St. John's Lutheran School.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
4500 Buena Vista Road
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-8090
Gr: K-8 | 452 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Stockdale Christian School
Stockdale Christian School Photo - The mission of Stockdale Christian School is to educate students from Christian families, leading students to believe in Jesus Christ as their Savior, achieve excellence, and serve others courageously.
(Christian)
(1)
4901 California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 327-3927
Gr: K-8 | 365 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1030 4th St
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 325-4321
Gr: PK-4 | 90 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Bethel Apostolic Academy
(Pentecostal)
1418 W Columbus St
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 323-2851
Gr: K-8 | 77 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Bethel Christian
(Baptist)
2236 E California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 325-2661
Gr: K-12 | 42 students
Canyon Hills Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
7001 Auburn Street
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-0880
Gr: PK-K | 56 students
1316 Shafter Rd
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 833-9894
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
Country Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
2416 Dean Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 589-4703
Gr: K-8 | 147 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
First Experiences Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(1)
4600 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 395-0225
Gr: NS-PK | 86 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Golden State Baptist Schools
(Baptist)
427 Woodrow Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-1513
Gr: 1-11 | 12 students
Lifehouse Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
7220 Rosedale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 588-1212
Gr: PK-9 | 133 students
Little Red School House
Daycare / Preschool
4601 California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 324-5774
Gr: K | 20 students
Little Red School House #3
Daycare / Preschool
4601 Fruitvale Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 588-2227
Gr: PK-K | 117 students
Nigritian Academy
Special Program Emphasis
1436 Cresmont Drive, #60223
Bakersfield, CA 93386
(661) 748-3278
Gr: K-12 | 8 students
Noahs Ark Learning Center/preschool
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool
175 Chester Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 322-0702
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Valley Achievement Center
Special Education School
1300 Stine Rd
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 834-8670
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students
Valley Schools
(Christian)
2300 E Brundage Ln
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 325-5084
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Wonder Window Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
8001 Panorama Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-7051
Gr: NS-PK | 45 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Bakersfield, California

Bakersfield, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
714 Columbus St # A
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 325-2271
Gr: PK-7 | 52 students
Junester's School Of Achieveme (Closed 2004)
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
915 Niles St
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 323-6347
Gr: 4-8 | 7 students
4201 Stine Road
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 831-6252
Gr: NS-8 | 110 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Bakersfield)
This State (CA)
# Schools
28 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
5,630 Students
665,424 Students
% Average Students of Color
41%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
342 Teachers
55,482 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
46%
59%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1210
(Out of 1600)
1261
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,344
$18,076
Average Summer Program Cost
$563
$1,044
Average % on Financial Aid
23%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,025
$8,932
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
80%
Average Endowment Size
$3 million
$34.6 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.74
# American Indian Students
27 Students
3,584 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
370 Students
72,174 Students
% Asian Students
7%
11%
# Hispanic Students
1,118 Students
104,630 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
16%
# Black Students
269 Students
30,471 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
2,247 Students
236,506 Students
% White Students
40%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
5,515 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,537 Students
190,069 Students
% of Others Students
28%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Bakersfield, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Bakersfield, CA include Garces Memorial High School, Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School, and St. Francis Parish School.
How many private schools are located in Bakersfield?
28 private schools are located in Bakersfield.
How diverse are private schools in Bakersfield?
Bakersfield private schools are approximately 41% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Bakersfield go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Bakersfield are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bakersfield?
86% of private schools in Bakersfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Bakersfield are often viewed compared to one another?

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