Highland Elementary

Highland Elementary sits in the north Bakersfield area, where the community has a working-class, tight-knit feel shaped by the oil industry and agriculture that define so much of Kern County. Academically, the school faces real challenges, with English and math scores that reflect the broader resource gaps common across the Standard Elementary district. Families who are deeply engaged in their children's education and willing to supplement learning at home may find ways to make it work, but those with flexibility might also want to explore other options in the wider Bakersfield area.