Donald E. Suburu

Donald E. Suburu Elementary sits in the southern reaches of Bakersfield, a sprawling Central Valley city where the cost of living is relatively low and the community has a strong working-class, family-oriented character. Families in this part of Kern County looking for a neighborhood school will find Suburu serves as a local anchor, though its academic scores currently sit in the lower quarter statewide, suggesting it may be a better fit for families who are heavily involved in their child's learning at home. Bakersfield itself offers wide open spaces, affordable housing, and a tight-knit community feel — and families who dig in here will find plenty of support networks to help supplement what's happening in the classroom.