For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,124 students in the neighborhood of West Park Community, Bakersfield, CA.
The neighborhood of West Park Community, Bakersfield, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.50, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of West Park Community, Bakersfield, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wayne Van Horn Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5501 Kleinpell Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 324-6538
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 324-6538
Gr: K-6 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Caroline Harris Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4110 Garnsey Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 631-5310
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 631-5310
Gr: K-6 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Park Community, Bakersfield, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Park Community, Bakersfield, CA include Wayne Van Horn Elementary School and Caroline Harris Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Park Community, Bakersfield?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Park Community, Bakersfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Park Community, Bakersfield?
the neighborhood of West Park Community, Bakersfield public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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