Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: 2-8
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Kern Sda Elementary School
About the School
- Kern Sda Elementary School in Shafter, CA, serves 9 students in grades 2 through 8 within a rural community setting.
- Founded in 1916, the school is one of the oldest private schools in California.
- The school follows a Seventh Day Adventist religious affiliation and is part of the General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
- Kern Sda Elementary School has a student–teacher ratio of 9:1, with one full–time teacher providing instruction.
- The student body is 87.5% students of color, reflecting some diversity within this small enrollment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: 2-8
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Kern Sda Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1916
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
9 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
88%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$165 Registration Fee
$280 Monthly Tuition
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kern Sda Elementary School's ranking?
Kern Sda Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Kern Sda Elementary School?
The application deadline for Kern Sda Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Kern Sda Elementary School is Free Will Christian Academy (2.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is North Kern Christian School (8.1 miles away)
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Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
155 Redwood Dr
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-6441
Distance: 5.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 26 students
Alternative School (Christian)
5406 Banning Street
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 215-2571
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: 1-11 | 15 students
Baptist
942 7th St
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-5906
Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Christian
710 Peters St
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-5997
Distance: 12.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 147 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
2416 Dean Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 589-4703
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
155 Redwood Dr
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-6441
Distance: 5.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 26 students
Alternative School (Christian)
5406 Banning Street
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 215-2571
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: 1-11 | 15 students
Baptist
942 7th St
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-5906
Distance: 12.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 680 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 18
12775 Stockdale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 410-7000
Distance: 13.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 388 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 16
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
5500 Olive Dr
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-1783
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
155 Redwood Dr
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-6441
Distance: 5.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 26 students
Alternative School (Christian)
5406 Banning Street
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 215-2571
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: 1-11 | 15 students
Baptist
942 7th St
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-5906
Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Christian
710 Peters St
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-5997
Distance: 12.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 147 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
2416 Dean Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 589-4703
Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Christian
710 Peters St
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-5997
Distance: 13.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 459 students
Church of the Nazarene
6201 Fruitvale
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-3566
Distance: 13.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 117 students
Daycare / Preschool
4601 Fruitvale Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 588-2227
Distance: 15.9 mi
Gr: K | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
4601 California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 324-5774
Distance: 16.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 86 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4600 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 395-0225
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Grow Academy Shafter
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
471 West Los Angeles St.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 630-7220
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 630-7220
0.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 80 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Golden Oak Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
190 South Wall
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-8670
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-8670
1.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 717 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Richland Junior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
331 Shafter Ave.
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-8630
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-8630
1.3 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 558 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Redwood Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
331 North Shafter Ave.
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-8650
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-8650
1.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 601 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Central Valley High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
526 Mannel Ave.
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-4281
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-4281
2.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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The average acceptance rate in Kern County, CA is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).
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