About the School
- Carden School Of Bakersfield in Bakersfield, CA, serves 52 co–educational students from pre–kindergarten through 7th grade in a suburban community setting.
- The nonsectarian California K–7 private school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 with 3 classroom teachers.
- Enrollment includes 20% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the small school population.
- The school provides early learning and elementary education without religious affiliation, located in a suburban Bakersfield neighborhood.
- Carden School Of Bakersfield is positioned near other private schools offering similar grade spans, including Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School and Heritage Christian Schools.
School Facts
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
52 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Carden School Of Bakersfield?
The application deadline for Carden School Of Bakersfield is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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