Garces Memorial High School Photo - Football Games

Best Kern County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 private high schools serving 2,366 students in Kern County, CA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Kern County, CA include Garces Memorial High School, Legacy Christian Academy, and Bakersfield Adventist Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
94% of private high schools in Kern County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top-Ranked Kern County Private High 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
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
Bethany Christian School
(Baptist)
942 7th St
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-5906
Gr: 1-11 | 15 students
Bethel Christian
(Baptist)
2236 E California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 325-2661
Gr: K-12 | 42 students
Calvary Christian School
(Christian)
210 E Springer Ave
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-3133
Gr: NS-12 | 91 students
Free Will Christian Academy
Free Will Christian Academy Photo - Our graduates and Sis Toni (main teacher)
(Baptist)
155 Redwood Dr
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-6441
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Golden State Baptist Schools
(Baptist)
427 Woodrow Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-1513
Gr: 1-11 | 12 students
Heritage Oak School
Heritage Oak School Photo
(Baptist)
20915 Schout Road
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 823-0885
Gr: K-12 | 138 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
Immanuel Christian School
(Baptist)
201 W Graaf Ave
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-6114
Gr: K-11 | 96 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Lifehouse Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
7220 Rosedale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 588-1212
Gr: PK-9 | 133 students
Nigritian Academy
Special Program Emphasis
1436 Cresmont Drive, #60223
Bakersfield, CA 93386
(661) 748-3278
Gr: K-12 | 8 students
Valley Achievement Center
Special Education School
1300 Stine Rd
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 834-8670
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Kern County, California

Kern County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
714 Columbus St # A
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 325-2271
Gr: PK-7 | 52 students
49858 Gorman Post
Lebec, CA 93243
(661) 248-6530
Gr: 1-10 | 9 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
Po Box 573
Inyokern, CA 93527
(760) 377-4769
Gr: 4-12 | 26 students
4201 Stine Road
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 831-6252
Gr: NS-8 | 110 students Tuition listed
New Life Christian School (Closed 2013)
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
920 W Valley Blvd
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-3813
Gr: K | 58 students
Ridgecrest Christian School (Closed 2000)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
725 North Fairview
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-9121
Gr: K-6 | 48 students
1732 11th Avenue
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 725-9055
Gr: K-8 | 65 students
2222 9th Avenue
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 725-2827
Gr: PK-3 | 77 students

Overview

This County (Kern County)
This State (CA)
# Schools
16 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,366 Students
274,993 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
49%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
183 Teachers
26,842 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
61%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1240
(Out of 1600)
1263
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,054
$23,319
Average Summer Program Cost
$450
$1,500
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,200
$12,687
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
78%
Average Endowment Size
$3 million
$30.38 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.73
# American Indian Students
12 Students
1,844 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
60 Students
35,016 Students
% Asian Students
3%
13%
# Hispanic Students
434 Students
43,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
16%
# Black Students
170 Students
15,944 Students
% Black Students
7%
6%
# White Students
1,068 Students
115,902 Students
% White Students
46%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,957 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
566 Students
49,014 Students
% of Others Students
24%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Kern County, CA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Kern County, CA include Garces Memorial High School, Legacy Christian Academy, and Bakersfield Adventist Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Kern County?
15 private high schools are located in Kern County.
How diverse are private high schools in Kern County?
Kern County private high schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 49%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Kern County?
94% of private high schools in Kern County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private high schools in Kern County are often viewed compared to one another?

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