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 Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Student Body
Total Students
52 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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The nearest high school to Carden School Of Bakersfield is Garces Memorial High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School (0.7 miles away)
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124 Columbus St
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 327-7741
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 327-7741
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Avg. class size: 32 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Acceptance rate listed
Little Red School House
Daycare / Preschool
4601 California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 324-5774
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 324-5774
4.4 miles
Gr: K | 20 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
124 Columbus St
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 327-7741
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 327-7741
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Avg. class size: 32 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
124 Columbus St
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 327-7741
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 327-7741
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Avg. class size: 32 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Acceptance rate listed
Little Red School House
Daycare / Preschool
4601 California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 324-5774
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 324-5774
4.4 miles
Gr: K | 20 students
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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
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 479 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
124 Columbus St
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 327-7741
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 327-7741
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Avg. class size: 32 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Acceptance rate listed
2401 Bernard Street
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-4545
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-4545
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 484 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bethel Apostolic Academy
(Pentecostal)
1418 W Columbus St
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 323-2851
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 323-2851
1.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 77 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Bakersfield Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3333 Bernard St
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-1591
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-1591
1.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 143 students Avg. class size: 15 students
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Location
Miles
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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
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 479 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bakersfield Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3333 Bernard St
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-1591
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-1591
1.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 143 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Bethel Christian
(Baptist)
2236 E California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 325-2661
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 325-2661
2.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 42 students
Nigritian Academy
Special Program Emphasis
1436 Cresmont Drive, #60223
Bakersfield, CA 93386
(661) 748-3278
Bakersfield, CA 93386
(661) 748-3278
2.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 8 students
Golden State Baptist Schools
(Baptist)
427 Woodrow Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-1513
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-1513
2.7 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 12 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
124 Columbus St
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 327-7741
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 327-7741
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Avg. class size: 32 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Acceptance rate listed
2401 Bernard Street
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-4545
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-4545
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 484 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bethel Apostolic Academy
(Pentecostal)
1418 W Columbus St
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 323-2851
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 323-2851
1.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 77 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Bakersfield Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3333 Bernard St
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-1591
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-1591
1.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 143 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Our Lady Of Guadalupe School
(Catholic)
609 E California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 323-6059
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 323-6059
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
124 Columbus St
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 327-7741
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 327-7741
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Avg. class size: 32 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Acceptance rate listed
2401 Bernard Street
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-4545
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-4545
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 484 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & 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
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students
Valley Schools
(Christian)
2300 E Brundage Ln
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 325-5084
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 325-5084
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Lifehouse Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
7220 Rosedale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 588-1212
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 588-1212
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 133 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Myra A. Noble Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Noble Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 631-5410
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 631-5410
0.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 813 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Washington Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Noble Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 631-5810
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 631-5810
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 639 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
816 Lincoln St.
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 631-5340
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 631-5340
0.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 510 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
College Heights Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2551 Sunny Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 631-5220
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 631-5220
0.9 miles
Gr: K-6 | 761 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Stockton St.
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 631-5350
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 631-5350
1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 780 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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