For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 3,233 students in Bakersfield, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Bakersfield, CA are Valley Oaks Charter, Grow Academy Shafter and Grow Academy Arvin. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bakersfield, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Bakersfield have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Bakersfield, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley Oaks Charter
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3501 Chester Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 852-6700
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 852-6700
Grades: K-12
| 1,048 students
Rank: #22.
Grow Academy Shafter
Charter School
(Math: 22% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 810 students
Rank: #33.
Grow Academy Arvin
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 Nectarine Ct.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 855-8200
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 855-8200
Grades: K-8
| 801 students
Rank: #44.
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5801 Sundale Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 827-3158
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 827-3158
Grades: 9-12
| 574 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Academy Of Arts And Technology
Charter School
2819 F St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 699-0564
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 699-0564
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bakersfield, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Able Center (High) (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
5801 Sundale Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 396-4420
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 396-4420
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Community Learning Center (Charter) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1300 17th St. City Centre
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4714
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4714
Grades: 2-12
| 1,284 students
471 W. Los Angeles St.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 241-7023
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 241-7023
Grades: K-8
| 444 students
201 Mckee Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 837-6040
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 837-6040
Grades: K-5
| 454 students
Rafer Johnson (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1001 10th St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5863
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5863
Grades: K-8
| 38 students
Special Servicesconstellation High School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
815 Eureka St.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 323-8021
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 323-8021
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Three R's Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1000 Potomac Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 631-3147
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 631-3147
Grades: 6-8
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Bakersfield, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Bakersfield, CA include Valley Oaks Charter, Grow Academy Shafter and Grow Academy Arvin.
How many public charter schools are located in Bakersfield?
5 public charter schools are located in Bakersfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Bakersfield?
Bakersfield public charter schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Bakersfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Bakersfield include: Grow Academy Arvin vs. Valley Oaks Charter
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