McKittrick Elementary

McKittrick Elementary sits in a small oil country town in western Kern County, the kind of place where everyone knows everyone and the school is the true center of community life. With solid scores across English, math, and science that land it well above the state's midpoint, this K-8 school punches well above its size — offering families in this remote stretch of California a genuinely strong academic foundation without having to leave their tight-knit community. It's a natural fit for families who value that small-school feel where teachers actually know your kid, and where rural life comes with a real sense of belonging.