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)
Top Rankings
Kern Sda Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-8
Year Founded
1916
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
9 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
88%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$165 Registration Fee
$280 Monthly Tuition
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Free Will Christian Academy ![Free Will Christian Academy Photo - Our graduates and Sis Toni (main teacher)]( "Free Will Christian Academy Photo - Our graduates and Sis Toni (main teacher)")
(Baptist)
155 Redwood Dr
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-6441
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-6441
2.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Rosewall Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
5406 Banning Street
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 215-2571
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 215-2571
5.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 26 students Tuition listed
Bethany Christian School
(Baptist)
942 7th St
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-5906
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-5906
7.9 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 15 students
North Kern Christian School
(Christian)
710 Peters St
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-5997
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-5997
8.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate listed
2416 Dean Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 589-4703
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 589-4703
12.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 147 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Free Will Christian Academy ![Free Will Christian Academy Photo - Our graduates and Sis Toni (main teacher)]( "Free Will Christian Academy Photo - Our graduates and Sis Toni (main teacher)")
(Baptist)
155 Redwood Dr
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-6441
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-6441
2.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Rosewall Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
5406 Banning Street
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 215-2571
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 215-2571
5.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 26 students Tuition listed
Bethany Christian School
(Baptist)
942 7th St
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-5906
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-5906
7.9 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 15 students
12775 Stockdale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 410-7000
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 410-7000
12.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 693 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Legacy Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
5500 Olive Dr
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-1783
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-1783
13.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 388 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Free Will Christian Academy ![Free Will Christian Academy Photo - Our graduates and Sis Toni (main teacher)]( "Free Will Christian Academy Photo - Our graduates and Sis Toni (main teacher)")
(Baptist)
155 Redwood Dr
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-6441
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-6441
2.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Rosewall Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
5406 Banning Street
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 215-2571
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 215-2571
5.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 26 students Tuition listed
Bethany Christian School
(Baptist)
942 7th St
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-5906
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-5906
7.9 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 15 students
North Kern Christian School
(Christian)
710 Peters St
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-5997
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-5997
8.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate listed
2416 Dean Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 589-4703
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 589-4703
12.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 147 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
North Kern Christian School
(Christian)
710 Peters St
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-5997
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-5997
8.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate listed
6201 Fruitvale
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-3566
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-3566
13.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 459 students Tuition listed
Little Red School House #3
Daycare / Preschool
4601 Fruitvale Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 588-2227
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 588-2227
13.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 117 students
Little Red School House
Daycare / Preschool
4601 California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 324-5774
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 324-5774
15.9 miles
Gr: K | 20 students
4600 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 395-0225
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 395-0225
16.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 86 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
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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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