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Best Kern County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 38 private schools serving 6,577 students in Kern County, CA (there are , serving 190,321 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
85% of private schools in Kern County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 38
  • # Students Served: 6,577
  • Average Tuition: $9,260
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 22%
  • Acceptance Rate: 87%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 42%
  • View Kern County, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 38
  • # Students Served: 6,577
  • Average Tuition: $9,260
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 22%
  • Acceptance Rate: 87%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 42%
  • View Kern County, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Kern County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Map of Bakersfield Adventist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 143 students
Seventh Day Adventist
3333 Bernard St
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-1591
Map of Bakersfield Christian High School
Gr: 9-12 | 680 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 18
12775 Stockdale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 410-7000
Garces Memorial High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 479 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
2800 Loma Linda Dr
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 327-2578
Map of Heritage Christian Schools
Gr: PK-8 | 484 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Mennonite
2401 Bernard Street
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-4545
(2)
Map of Kern Sda Elementary School
Gr: 2-8 | 9 students
Seventh Day Adventist
30105 Riverside St
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-4467
Map of Legacy Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 388 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 16
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
5500 Olive Dr
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-1783
Map of Olive Knolls Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 459 students
Church of the Nazarene
6201 Fruitvale
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-3566
(1)
Map of Our Lady Of Guadalupe School
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students
Catholic
609 E California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 323-6059
Map of Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students
Avg. class size: 32 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
124 Columbus St
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 327-7741
(2)
Map of Ridgecrest Adventist Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
555 W Las Flores Avenue
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-8673
Map of St. Francis Parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 341 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
2516 Palm St
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 326-7955
St. Johns Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 596 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4500 Buena Vista Road
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-8090
(3)
Stockdale Christian School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 365 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
4901 California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 327-3927
(1)
Map of Agapeland Christian Academy
Gr: PK-4 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
1030 4th St
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 325-4321
Map of Bethany Christian School
Gr: 1-11 | 15 students
Baptist
942 7th St
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-5906
Map of Bethel Apostolic Academy
Gr: K-8 | 77 students
Pentecostal
1418 W Columbus St
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 323-2851
Map of Bethel Christian
Gr: K-12 | 42 students
Baptist
2236 E California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 325-2661
Map of Calvary Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 91 students
Christian
210 E Springer Ave
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-3133
Map of Canyon Hills Christian School
Gr: PK-K | 56 students
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
7001 Auburn Street
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-0880
Map of Country Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 147 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
2416 Dean Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 589-4703
(1)
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Kern County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Map of Carden School Of Bakersfield
Gr: PK-7 | 52 students
714 Columbus St # A
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 325-2271
Map of Grapevine Christian School
Gr: 1-10 | 9 students
Christian
49858 Gorman Post
Lebec, CA 93243
(661) 248-6530
Map of Junester's School Of Achieveme
Gr: 4-8 | 7 students
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
915 Niles St
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 323-6347
Map of Mariposa Christian
Gr: 4-12 | 26 students
Christian
Po Box 573
Inyokern, CA 93527
(760) 377-4769
Map of New Life Christian School
Gr: NS-8 | 110 students
Christian
4201 Stine Road
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 831-6252
Map of New Life Christian School
Gr: K | 58 students
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
920 W Valley Blvd
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-3813
Map of Ridgecrest Christian School
Gr: K-6 | 48 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
725 North Fairview
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-9121
Map of St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 65 students
Catholic
1732 11th Avenue
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 725-9055
Map of South San Joaquin Christian School
Gr: PK-3 | 77 students
Assembly of God
2222 9th Avenue
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 725-2827

Overview

Category
This State (CA)
US
# Schools
40 Schools
# Students
6,577 Students
659,293 Students
% Average Students of Color
42%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
416 Teachers
55,580 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
59%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1240
(Out of 1600)
1264
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,260
$17,519
Average Summer Program Cost
$563
$1,062
Average % on Financial Aid
22%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,295
$9,066
Average Acceptance Rate
87%
83%
Average Endowment Size
$20 million
$17.28 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.74
# American Indian Students
31 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
385 Students
71,780 Students
% Asian Students
6%
11%
# Hispanic Students
1,281 Students
104,409 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
16%
# Black Students
283 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
2,540 Students
235,771 Students
% White Students
40%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,900 Students
188,336 Students
% of Others Students
30%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Kern County, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Kern County, CA include Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School, Garces Memorial High School, and Bakersfield Adventist Academy.
How many private schools are located in Kern County?
38 private schools are located in Kern County.
How diverse are private schools in Kern County?
Kern County private schools are approximately 42% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Kern County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Kern County are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kern County?
85% of private schools in Kern County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Kern County are often viewed compared to one another?

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