Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Olive Knolls Christian School
About the School
- Olive Knolls Christian School has provided loving care and a quality educational program since 1979.
- OKCS has been partnering with parents and with this community by providing a Christ-centered educational program in a nurturing-uplifting environment.
- Parents continue to say, “I feel my children are in a safe place.” As of 2004, OKCS achieved a six year accreditation from the Association of Christian Schools International, (A.C.S.I.).
- This organization evaluates schools on their spiritual, organizational, and academic standards.
- They have given us the longest accreditation granted by this organization.
- OKCS offers a well-rounded education program with a well-qualified teaching staff, state of the art computer lab, sound academic curriculum, fine arts opportunities, and a physical education program with a focus on the President’s Physical Fitness requirements.
- We have a quality pre-school program that helps children learn socialization skills and gain a thorough basis for successful academic achievement.
- Our passion is to see children grow spiritually, to become self-directed learners, to become healthy individuals, and collaborative workers.
- Our goal is to help every child discover that God is essential in every aspect of life.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Olive Knolls Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1979
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
459 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Preschool tuition depends on age/grade level and hours enrolled; full or part time. Current K-8th tuition/registration/book fees/graduation fees available at www.okcs.org
Admissions Director
Administrators
Application URL
School Notes
- Our detailed information is available at www.okcs.org.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olive Knolls Christian School's ranking?
Olive Knolls Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Olive Knolls Christian School?
The application deadline for Olive Knolls Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Olive Knolls Christian School located?
Olive Knolls Christian School is located in the Olive Drive area neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA. There are 1 other private schools located in Olive Drive area.
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Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 365 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
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Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 327-3927
Distance: 4.4 mi
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Avg. class size: 32 students
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Catholic
124 Columbus St
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 327-7741
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 341 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
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Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 326-7955
Distance: 13.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
155 Redwood Dr
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-6441
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 133 students
Assembly of God
7220 Rosedale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 588-1212
Distance: 13.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
155 Redwood Dr
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-6441
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 133 students
Assembly of God
7220 Rosedale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 588-1212
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students
Special Education School
1300 Stine Rd
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 834-8670
Distance: 631.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 106 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
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(970) 243-7617
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Gr: K-8 | 365 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
4901 California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 327-3927
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students
Avg. class size: 32 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
124 Columbus St
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 327-7741
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 341 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
2516 Palm St
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 326-7955
Distance: 13.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
155 Redwood Dr
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-6441
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 133 students
Assembly of God
7220 Rosedale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 588-1212
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students
Avg. class size: 32 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
124 Columbus St
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 327-7741
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 341 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
2516 Palm St
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 326-7955
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 133 students
Assembly of God
7220 Rosedale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 588-1212
Distance: 8.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 56 students
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
7001 Auburn Street
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-0880
Distance: 19.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Christian
710 Peters St
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(661) 758-5997
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Gr: K-12 | 388 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 16
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
5500 Olive Dr
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-1783
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 117 students
Daycare / Preschool
4601 Fruitvale Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 588-2227
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 1-11 | 12 students
Baptist
427 Woodrow Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-1513
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 77 students
Pentecostal
1418 W Columbus St
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 323-2851
Distance: 3.4 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: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 388 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 16
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
5500 Olive Dr
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-1783
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 1-11 | 12 students
Baptist
427 Woodrow Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-1513
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 133 students
Assembly of God
7220 Rosedale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 588-1212
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 479 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
2800 Loma Linda Dr
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 327-2578
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students
Special Education School
1300 Stine Rd
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 834-8670
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 388 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 16
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
5500 Olive Dr
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-1783
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 1-11 | 12 students
Baptist
427 Woodrow Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-1513
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 77 students
Pentecostal
1418 W Columbus St
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 323-2851
Distance: 3.4 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: 3.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 365 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
4901 California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 327-3927
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 117 students
Daycare / Preschool
4601 Fruitvale Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 588-2227
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: K | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
4601 California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 324-5774
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 133 students
Assembly of God
7220 Rosedale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 588-1212
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Christian
2300 E Brundage Ln
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 325-5084
Distance: 4.4 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
Olive Drive Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7800 Darrin Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 387-7040
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 387-7040
0.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 797 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
San Lauren Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5210 Victor St.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-5511
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-5511
0.9 miles
Gr: K-6 | 417 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7500 Vaquero Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 589-7336
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 589-7336
1.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 706 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
William B. Bimat Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8600 Northshore Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7080
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7080
1.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 552 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Centennial High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8601 Hageman Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-8601
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-8601
1.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,212 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
School Reviews
5 9/29/2021
My apologies, I am NOT endorsing this school but was given no other option besides 5 stars. I wrote an open letter to the school administration which is too large to post here but I am happy to share it with anyone who asks. It was a very well-thought-out letter, with scripture included and it was met with a very passive-aggressive response from the principal, Rusty Rhoades. I am leaving reviews about the terrible "Sunday Only Christians" that run this school in hopes of accomplishing 3 things: 1. Other parents/students knowing what`s happening in their own school. 2. Other parents/students feeling/receiving the same treatment are brave enough to also speak out about it. 3. This school administration ponders and realizes what true Christianity is about and they no longer put "Sunday Christians" in positions of authority at the school.
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