For the 2024 school year, there are 26 private schools serving 5,096 students in Bakersfield, CA (there are 149 public schools, serving 122,956 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 Stockdale Christian School, St. Johns Lutheran School and Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
Top Ranked Bakersfield Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4901 California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 327-3927
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 327-3927
Grades: PK-8
| 479 students
Bakersfield Christian High School
(Christian)
12775 Stockdale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 410-7000
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 410-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 638 students
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(Catholic)
2800 Loma Linda Dr
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 327-2578
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 327-2578
Grades: 9-12
| 479 students
2401 Bernard Street
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-4545
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-4545
Grades: PK-8
| 415 students
124 Columbus St
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 327-7741
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 327-7741
Grades: PK-8
| 371 students
St. Francis Parish School
(Catholic)
2516 Palm St
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 326-7955
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 326-7955
Grades: PK-8
| 341 students
4500 Buena Vista Road
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-8090
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-8090
Grades: K-8
| 452 students
Agapeland Christian Academy
(Christian)
1030 4th St
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 325-4321
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 325-4321
Grades: PK-3
| 97 students
Bakersfield Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3333 Bernard St
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-1591
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-1591
Grades: K-12
| 134 students
Bethel Apostolic Academy
(Pentecostal)
1418 W Columbus St
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 323-2851
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 323-2851
Grades: K-8
| 77 students
Bethel Christian
(Baptist)
2236 E California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 325-2661
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 325-2661
Grades: K-12
| 53 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
Grades: PK-K
| 56 students
2416 Dean Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 589-4703
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 589-4703
Grades: K-8
| 185 students
4600 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 395-0225
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 395-0225
Grades: NS-PK
| 86 students
Golden State Baptist Schools
(Baptist)
427 Woodrow Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 331-2690
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 331-2690
Grades: 1-8
| 8 students
Legacy Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
5500 Olive Dr
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-1783
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-1783
Grades: K-9
| 135 students
Little Red School House #3
Daycare / Preschool
4601 Fruitvale Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 588-2227
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 588-2227
Grades: PK-K
| 117 students
1436 Cresmont Drive, #60223
Bakersfield, CA 93386
(661) 748-3278
Bakersfield, CA 93386
(661) 748-3278
Grades: PK-12
| 7 students
Noahs Ark Learning Center/preschool
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool
175 Chester Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 322-0702
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 322-0702
Grades: PK-K
| 55 students
Northwest Christian Schools
(Christian)
7220 Rosedale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 588-1212
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 588-1212
Grades: PK-11
| 100 students
6201 Fruitvale
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-3566
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-3566
Grades: PK-8
| 255 students
Our Lady Of Guadalupe School
(Catholic)
609 E California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 323-6059
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 323-6059
Grades: PK-8
| 217 students
Rosewall Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
5406 Banning Street
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 215-2571
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 215-2571
Grades: 1-12
| 26 students
Valley Achievement Center
Special Education School
1300 Stine Rd
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 834-8670
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 834-8670
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Valley Schools
(Christian)
2300 E Brundage Ln
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 325-5084
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 325-5084
Grades: PK-8
| 238 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
Grades: NS-PK
| 45 students
Bakersfield, California Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
714 Columbus St # A
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 325-2271
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 325-2271
Grades: PK-7
| 52 students
Junester's School Of Achieveme (Closed 2004)
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
915 Niles St
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 323-6347
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 323-6347
Grades: 4-8
| 7 students
New Life Christian School (Closed 2022)
(Christian)
4201 Stine Road
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 831-6252
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 831-6252
Grades: NS-8
| 110 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Bakersfield, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Bakersfield, CA include Stockdale Christian School, St. Johns Lutheran School and Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School.
How many private schools are located in Bakersfield, CA?
26 private schools are located in Bakersfield, CA.
How diverse are private schools in Bakersfield, CA?
Bakersfield, CA private schools are approximately 47% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Bakersfield, CA go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Bakersfield, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
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