School District · California
Bakersfield City School District
📍 Bakersfield, CA · Kern County · NCES LEAID 0603630
Kindergarten – 8th
Grade Span
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Kindergarten – 8th
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District Mailing Address
1300 Baker St., Bakersfield, CA 93305
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Enrollment
28,835 students
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
0603630
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Bakersfield City School District1 zip code
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Bakersfield City School District?▼
Bakersfield City School District serves 1 zip code: 93305. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Bakersfield City School District rated?▼
Bakersfield City School District has an overall rating of 2 out of 10 (Poor), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 15th percentile among California school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within California only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Bakersfield City School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 28,835 students across 45 schools for Bakersfield City School District.
What grades does Bakersfield City School District serve?▼
Bakersfield City School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
How do I contact Bakersfield City School District?▼
You can reach Bakersfield City School District by phone at (661)631-4610 or by mail at 1300 Baker St., Bakersfield, CA 93305. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Bakersfield City School District
Bakersfield City School District is a public school district serving 1 zip code in California, primarily in Kern County. It carries an overall rating of 2/10 (Poor), the 15th percentile among California districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other California districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (661)631-4610 before making a housing decision.