Christ Centered Church Bakersfield/gideon Academy is a rural K–12 private school in Bakersfield, CA, serving 56 co–ed students with a Pentecostal affiliation.
The school employs 5 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 for its regular elementary and secondary programs.
Approximately 82% of the student body reflects racial and ethnic diversity.
The academy operates in a rural community, providing education from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Nearby private schools in Bakersfield offer varying grade spans and student–teacher ratios, with /gideon Academy emphasizing a small enrollment size.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
56 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
82%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Christ Centered Church Bakersfield/gideon Academy?
The application deadline for Christ Centered Church Bakersfield/gideon Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Christ Centered Church Bakersfield/gideon Academy is Valley Achievement Center (8.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Noahs Ark Learning Center/preschool (9.2 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Valley Achievement Center
Special Education School
1300 Stine Rd
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 834-8670
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 834-8670
8.3 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students
Noahs Ark Learning Center/preschool
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool
175 Chester Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 322-0702
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 322-0702
9.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
4500 Buena Vista Road
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-8090
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-8090
9.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 452 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4600 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 395-0225
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 395-0225
9.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 86 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
1030 4th St
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 325-4321
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 325-4321
9.5 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 90 students Avg. class size: 12 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Valley Achievement Center
Special Education School
1300 Stine Rd
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 834-8670
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 834-8670
8.3 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students
Lifehouse Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
7220 Rosedale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 588-1212
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 588-1212
10.1 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 133 students
Bethel Christian
(Baptist)
2236 E California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 325-2661
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 325-2661
10.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 42 students
12775 Stockdale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 410-7000
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 410-7000
11.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 680 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bakersfield Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3333 Bernard St
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-1591
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-1591
12.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 143 students Avg. class size: 15 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Valley Achievement Center
Special Education School
1300 Stine Rd
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 834-8670
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 834-8670
8.3 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students
4500 Buena Vista Road
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-8090
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-8090
9.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 452 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1030 4th St
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 325-4321
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 325-4321
9.5 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 90 students Avg. class size: 12 students
St. Francis Parish School
(Catholic)
2516 Palm St
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 326-7955
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 326-7955
9.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 341 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 7
4901 California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 327-3927
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 327-3927
9.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 365 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Noahs Ark Learning Center/preschool
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool
175 Chester Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 322-0702
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 322-0702
9.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
4600 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 395-0225
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 395-0225
9.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 86 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
1030 4th St
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 325-4321
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 325-4321
9.5 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 90 students Avg. class size: 12 students
St. Francis Parish School
(Catholic)
2516 Palm St
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 326-7955
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 326-7955
9.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 341 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 7
Little Red School House
Daycare / Preschool
4601 California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 324-5774
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 324-5774
10 miles
Gr: K | 20 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1825 Shafter Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 837-1931
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 837-1931
0.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 169 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
725 Capitola Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 837-3717
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 837-3717
3.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 13 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 Mckee Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 837-6060
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 837-6060
3.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 869 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2923 Mckee Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 885-6600
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 885-6600
3.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 1,151 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9400 Stine Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 831-1741
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 831-1741
3.9 miles
Gr: K-6 | 876 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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