For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,804 students in 93561, CA (there are , serving 138 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 93561, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 93561, CA are Cummings Valley Elementary School, Tehachapi High School and Tompkins Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93561 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93561, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93561, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cummings Valley Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24220 Bear Valley Rd. Hc80
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2190
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2190
Grades: K-5
| 545 students
Rank: #22.
Tehachapi High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 South Dennison Rd.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2130
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2130
Grades: 9-12
| 1,262 students
Rank: #33.
Tompkins Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1120 South Curry St.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2170
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2170
Grades: K-5
| 658 students
Rank: #44.
Golden Hills Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20215 Park Rd.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2180
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2180
Grades: K-5
| 677 students
Rank: #55.
Jacobsen Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
711 Anita Dr.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2150
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2150
Grades: 6-8
| 936 students
Rank: #66.
Monroe High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 South Dennison Rd.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2130
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2130
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Rank: n/an/a
Epic De Cesar Chavez
Charter School
122 East Tehachapi Blvd. Ste.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-4381
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-4381
Grades: 9-12
| 585 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy
Alternative School
126 South Snyder Ave.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2266
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2266
Grades: K-8
| 103 students
93561, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Abernathy Collegiate Charter (Closed 2015)
Charter School
711 Anita Dr. Ag. Entrance
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 422-5002
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 422-5002
Grades: 6-12
| 107 students
400 South Snyder
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2112
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2112
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
300 S. Robinson St.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2160
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2160
Grades: K-6
| 419 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 93561, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 93561, CA include Cummings Valley Elementary School, Tehachapi High School and Tompkins Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 93561?
8 public schools are located in 93561.
What percentage of students in 93561 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 93561 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93561?
93561 public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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