For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 513 students in the neighborhood of Riverlakes, Bakersfield, CA.
The neighborhood of Riverlakes, Bakersfield, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.61, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 46% 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 Riverlakes, Bakersfield, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William B. Bimat Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8600 Northshore Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7080
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7080
Gr: K-6 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Riverlakes, Bakersfield, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Riverlakes, Bakersfield, CA include William B. Bimat Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Riverlakes, Bakersfield?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Riverlakes, Bakersfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Riverlakes, Bakersfield?
the neighborhood of Riverlakes, Bakersfield public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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