For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,770 students in Tehachapi, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 132 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Tehachapi, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Tehachapi, CA are Cummings Valley Elementary School, Tompkins Elementary School and Tehachapi High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tehachapi, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Tehachapi have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tehachapi, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cummings Valley Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24220 Bear Valley Rd. Hc80
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2190
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2190
Gr: K-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Tompkins Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1120 South Curry St.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2170
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2170
Gr: K-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Tehachapi High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 South Dennison Rd.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2130
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2130
Gr: 9-12 | 1,260 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Golden Hills Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20215 Park Rd.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2180
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2180
Gr: K-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Jacobsen Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
711 Anita Dr.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2150
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2150
Gr: 6-8 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Monroe High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 South Dennison Rd.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2130
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2130
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Epic De Cesar Chavez
Charter School
122 East Tehachapi Blvd. Ste.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-4381
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-4381
Gr: 9-12 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy
Alternative School
126 South Snyder Ave.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2266
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2266
Gr: K-8 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Tehachapi, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Tehachapi, CA include Cummings Valley Elementary School, Tompkins Elementary School and Tehachapi High School.
How many public schools are located in Tehachapi?
8 public schools are located in Tehachapi.
What percentage of students in Tehachapi go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Tehachapi are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tehachapi?
Tehachapi public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Tehachapi are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Tehachapi include: Golden Hills Elementary School vs. Tompkins Elementary School, Tompkins Elementary School vs. Golden Hills Elementary School, Cummings Valley Elementary School vs. Tompkins Elementary School
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