For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,477 students in 93306, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 93306, CA are Paul L. Cato Middle School, Chipman Junior High School and Walter Stiern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 93306 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 93306, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93306, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paul L. Cato Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4115 Vineland Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5245
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5245
Gr: 6-8 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Chipman Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2905 Eissler St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5210
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5210
Gr: 7-8 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Walter Stiern Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2551 Morning Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5480
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5480
Gr: 6-8 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Compton Junior High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3211 Pico Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5230
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5230
Gr: 7-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Sierra Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3017 Center St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5470
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5470
Gr: 6-8 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
93306, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rafer Johnson (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1001 10th St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5863
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5863
Gr: K-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 93306, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 93306, CA include Paul L. Cato Middle School, Chipman Junior High School and Walter Stiern Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 93306?
5 public middle schools are located in 93306.
What is the racial composition of students in 93306?
93306 public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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