Valley Schools

We will be adding 8th grade in the 2009-2010 school year.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 238 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
238 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
48%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Valley Schools?
The application deadline for Valley Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Valley Schools located?
Valley Schools is located in the Oakridge neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 238 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Bakersfield, CA is $16,793 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Bakersfield, CA is 93% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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