Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
238 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
48%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Valley Schools?
The application deadline for Valley Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Valley Schools located?
Valley Schools is located in the Oakridge neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Valley Schools is Lifehouse Christian Academy (0.2 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lifehouse Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
7220 Rosedale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 588-1212
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 588-1212
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 133 students
1030 4th St
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 325-4321
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 325-4321
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 90 students Avg. class size: 12 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
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
St. Francis Parish School
(Catholic)
2516 Palm St
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 326-7955
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 326-7955
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 341 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 7
Our Lady Of Guadalupe School
(Catholic)
609 E California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 323-6059
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 323-6059
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lifehouse Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
7220 Rosedale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 588-1212
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 588-1212
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 133 students
Garces Memorial High School ![Garces Memorial High School Photo - Football Games]( "Garces Memorial High School Photo - Football Games")
(Catholic)
2800 Loma Linda Dr
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 327-2578
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 327-2578
2.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 479 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Valley Achievement Center
Special Education School
1300 Stine Rd
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 834-8670
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 834-8670
2.8 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students
Bethel Christian
(Baptist)
2236 E California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 325-2661
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 325-2661
2.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 42 students
Golden State Baptist Schools
(Baptist)
427 Woodrow Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-1513
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-1513
3 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 12 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lifehouse Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
7220 Rosedale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 588-1212
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 588-1212
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 133 students
1030 4th St
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 325-4321
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 325-4321
0.9 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
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 341 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 7
Our Lady Of Guadalupe School
(Catholic)
609 E California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 323-6059
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 323-6059
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students
Bethel Apostolic Academy
(Pentecostal)
1418 W Columbus St
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 323-2851
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 323-2851
1.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 77 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lifehouse Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
7220 Rosedale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 588-1212
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 588-1212
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 133 students
1030 4th St
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 325-4321
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 325-4321
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 90 students Avg. class size: 12 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
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
St. Francis Parish School
(Catholic)
2516 Palm St
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 326-7955
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 326-7955
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 341 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 7
Our Lady Of Guadalupe School
(Catholic)
609 E California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 323-6059
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 323-6059
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 17th St. City Centre
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 852-5570
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 852-5570
0.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 325 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 17th St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 852-5570
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 852-5570
0.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 191 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Special Education School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 17th St. City Centre
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4788
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4788
0.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 387 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2021 M St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 631-5920
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 631-5920
0.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 317 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
(Math: 17% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1241 G St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 324-9841
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 324-9841
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 3,069 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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