For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 1,456 students in the neighborhood of Southgate, Bakersfield, CA.
The neighborhood of Southgate, Bakersfield, CA public elementary schools have a diversity score of 0.24, which is less than the California public elementary school average of 0.64.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Southgate, Bakersfield, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wayside Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Ming Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 631-5820
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 631-5820
Gr: K-6 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Southgate, Bakersfield, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Southgate, Bakersfield, CA include Wayside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Southgate, Bakersfield?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Southgate, Bakersfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southgate, Bakersfield?
the neighborhood of Southgate, Bakersfield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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