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#1169 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Heritage Christian Schools

Elementary School

2401 BERNARD ST, Bakersfield, CA 93306

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

221

Student-Teacher

15.8:1

Score

5.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

221

Student-Teacher

15.8:1

Score

5.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#1,169 of 1,787

In Bakersfield

#7 of 13

public schools

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About Heritage Christian Schools

Heritage Christian Schools is a private elementary school in Bakersfield, CA. Heritage Christian Schools serves approximately 221 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Heritage Christian Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,169 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.4 pts below CA schools

5.8

This school 5.8 · Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

Heritage Christian Schools is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How Heritage Christian Schools compares to 127 public schools serving similar grades in Bakersfield, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.8:1

This School

21.5:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

221

This School

677

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.8

This School

5.9

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 44.3% vs 0%

White 43.4% vs 0%

Asian 4.1% vs 0%

Black 1.4% vs 0%

Heritage Christian Schools Bakersfield Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Heritage Christian Schools (this school)	—	221	15.8:1	5.8
College Heights Elementary	0.5 mi	784	21.2:1	4.0
Harding Elementary	0.7 mi	546	21:1	4.4
Compton Junior High	0.8 mi	575	20.5:1	4.6
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary	1.0 mi	926	22:1	5.0
Washington Middle	1.0 mi	657	24.3:1	3.6
Horace Mann Elementary	1.1 mi	881	22:1	5.5
Williams Elementary	1.1 mi	495	23.6:1	3.7
Myra A. Noble Elementary	1.2 mi	813	21.4:1	4.2
Jefferson Elementary	1.2 mi	506	20.2:1	6.0
Ramon Garza Elementary	1.5 mi	728	22.8:1	5.0
Sierra Middle	1.5 mi	746	21.3:1	4.8
Henry Eissler Elementary	1.7 mi	532	17.7:1	5.3
Mt. Vernon Elementary	1.8 mi	657	18.8:1	3.6
Chipman Junior High	1.8 mi	719	23.2:1	5.8
Abraham Lincoln Jr. High	1.9 mi	498	19.2:1	3.3
Longfellow Elementary	2.0 mi	764	20.1:1	4.0
Pioneer Drive Elementary	2.2 mi	583	19.4:1	5.7
Virginia Avenue Elementary	2.3 mi	670	21.6:1	7.3
Bessie E. Owens Elementary	2.3 mi	900	21.4:1	7.4
Stella I. Hills Elementary	2.7 mi	654	18.2:1	3.5

Showing 20 of 127 schools. View all schools in Bakersfield

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

Classroom Attention

C+ 4.2 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.8:1

Instructional Commitment

B- 5.4 / 10

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School Day Length 6.8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,196.8

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 6.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 59%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 221

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 44.3%

White 43.4%

Asian 4.1%

Two or More 4.1%

Native American 2.7%

Black 1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2401 BERNARD ST, Bakersfield, CA 93306

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Heritage Christian Schools may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Jefferson Elementary (rated 6.0/10, 1.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Horace Mann Elementary (rated 5.5/10, 1.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Henry Eissler Elementary (rated 5.3/10, 1.7 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Bakersfield, see our Bakersfield schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
College Heights Elementary Bakersfield	0.5 mi	784	4.0
Bakersfield Adventist Academy Bakersfield	0.5 mi	138	—
BAKERSFIELD ADVENTIST ACADEMY Bakersfield	0.5 mi	128	6.0
East Bakersfield High Bakersfield	0.7 mi	2,420	5.7
Harding Elementary Bakersfield	0.7 mi	546	4.4
Compton Junior High Bakersfield	0.8 mi	575	4.6
Tehillah Christian Academy Bakersfield	1.1 mi	68	—
Horace Mann Elementary Bakersfield	1.1 mi	881	5.5
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary Bakersfield	1.0 mi	926	5.0
Williams Elementary Bakersfield	1.1 mi	495	3.7
Washington Middle Bakersfield	1.0 mi	657	3.6
Myra A. Noble Elementary Bakersfield	1.2 mi	813	4.2
BETHEL CHRISTIAN Bakersfield	1.5 mi	41	6.0
Jefferson Elementary Bakersfield	1.2 mi	506	6.0
Ramon Garza Elementary Bakersfield	1.5 mi	728	5.0
Sierra Middle Bakersfield	1.5 mi	746	4.8
Mt. Vernon Elementary Bakersfield	1.8 mi	657	3.6
NIGRITIAN ACADEMY Bakersfield	1.5 mi	8	—
Henry Eissler Elementary Bakersfield	1.7 mi	532	5.3
Chipman Junior High Bakersfield	1.8 mi	719	5.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 93306 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$66,988

Median Home Value

$290,700

Median Rent

$1,219/mo

Population

73,370

College Educated

18.2%

Homeownership

63.3%

Avg Commute

24.6 min

Poverty Rate

20.6%

Median Age

32.4

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ALL SOULS CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL South San Francisco, CA	235	5.8
Albany Park Elementary Delano, CA	306	5.8
Belleview Elementary Sonora, CA	166	5.8
CORPUS CHRISTI SCHOOL Piedmont, CA	253	5.8
Cajon Valley Home El Cajon, CA	164	5.8
Cantua Elementary San Joaquin, CA	183	5.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Heritage Christian Schools

What grades does Heritage Christian Schools serve?

Heritage Christian Schools serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Heritage Christian Schools?

Heritage Christian Schools has an enrollment of approximately 221 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Christian Schools?

The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Christian Schools is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Heritage Christian Schools rank in CA?

Heritage Christian Schools ranks #1,169 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Heritage Christian Schools's MySchoolScout rating?

Heritage Christian Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Heritage Christian Schools a private school?

Yes, Heritage Christian Schools is a private coeducational school with a Mennonite affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Heritage Christian Schools a religious school?

Heritage Christian Schools has a Mennonite religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 72 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 40 Some Transit
Bike Score: 31 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 221
Gender Split: 44% M / 56% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 14
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Mennonite
School Day: 6.8 hours
Days Per Year: 176 days
Setting: Large City
County: Kern County
Phone: (661) 871-4545

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