For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 764 students in Lake Isabella, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lake Isabella, CA are Kernville Elementary School, Woodrow Wallace Middle School and Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Isabella, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lake Isabella have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lake Isabella, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kernville Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13550 Sierra Way
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 376-2249
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 376-2249
Gr: K-5 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Woodrow Wallace Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3240 Erskine Creek Rd.
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-4646
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-4646
Gr: 6-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3240 Erskine Creek Rd.
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-2621
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-2621
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lake Isabella, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lake Isabella, CA include Kernville Elementary School, Woodrow Wallace Middle School and Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lake Isabella?
3 public elementary schools are located in Lake Isabella.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Isabella?
Lake Isabella public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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