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
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.: 13:1
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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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
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