For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,430 students in the neighborhood of Country Rose, Bakersfield, CA.
The neighborhood of Country Rose, Bakersfield, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.60, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Country Rose, Bakersfield, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rosedale Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12463 Rosedale Hwy.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6030
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6030
Gr: 7-8 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2345 Old Farm Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6011
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6011
Gr: K-6 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Country Rose, Bakersfield, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Country Rose, Bakersfield, CA include Rosedale Middle School and Independence Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Country Rose, Bakersfield?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Country Rose, Bakersfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Country Rose, Bakersfield?
the neighborhood of Country Rose, Bakersfield public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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