Hort Elementary

Hort Elementary sits in the eastern part of Bakersfield, a working-class community where families tend to put down deep roots and know their neighbors well. Academic scores here fall below the state median, so families who prioritize high test performance may want to weigh their options, but for parents focused on finding a stable, close-knit school community in an affordable corner of Kern County, it's worth a visit. Bakersfield itself offers a surprisingly low cost of living for California, with easy access to the Sierra Nevada foothills and a strong sense of local pride that tends to carry over into its neighborhood schools.