Cesar Chavez is a wonderful Magnet School. The Magnet program here is for the Sciences. It is a K…read morethrough 6 elementary school and one of the highest rated in town. They bus kids in from all over the place for the Magnet, but the wait list is long, so sign up early (like seriously at birth) to ensure your kid a spot. My daughter did Transitional kinder here with Mrs. Furr, and this year tested at 2nd grade level in reading and 1st grade level in math. Last year I would pick her up from Magnet and she would teach me all about bats, snakes, the water cycle, insects, you name it. It was wonderful to pick her up everyday and see the happiness on her face. The teachers and staff really love the kids and care about their education and development. I can't say enough good things about the school. It is a wonderful and safe place to educate your child and I recommend it highly.

This is one of the best schools in kern county. They have helpful and amazing teachers. They have a…read moredress code but, you can sign a waiver to wear regular clothes. This is an all around amazing school

My son is in TK at RR. We are loving everything about this school so far. The staff have been great…read moreand extremely helpful. The parents are really involved. It just seems like a working community, with a desire is to see each child succeed in their education. It has been a successful first year.

My daughter went to second grade in this school. She excelled and her grade level jumped from 2nd…read moregrade to 7th grade. Thank you Ronald Reagan elem.!!!!!!!!!!!

Ive had multiple interactions with staff here at Castle recently and over the past year and while…read morethe overall school environment is positive and teachers have been great. I felt disappointed with my experiences with their clerk, VANESSA . On SEVERAL occasions, I found her responses to be unprofessional, harsh impolite, simply RUDE. She does not exhibit good manners at all. Her tone and approach made it challenging to get the assistance I needed. I understand the demands of working in a busy school office, but I believe a bit more courtesy and consideration would greatly improve the experience for parents and students. I can just imagine how the students are treated if that's how she approaches me or us( as I'm sure I'm not the only one). Very disappointing.

Vanessa working in the office is very rude, teachers are good but her attitude makes the place look…read morebad . Have better customer service if you work in the front

So glad my kids are no longer going to the school. The staff in the front are always so rude and…read moremaking negative comments about students by their names out loud. So unprofessional. I don't know if they are part-time or tenured employees but I wouldn't renew their employment. I worry one day the wrong parent is going to hear what they're saying and cause a scene. Looks like nothing has changed here. SHAME!

What can I say about Old River Elementary? My daughter has been attending this school since 2nd…read moregrade. I have never had any issues with the teachers. I enjoy the functions this school throws. The school always seems clean, and I love how they include kids. For example, they have kids working the drive thru, opening doors, and saying have a nice day to parents. It's adorable. The only bad things I have to say are the traffic, parking and where the cross guards are. I can't explain it, but if you're a parent or guardian attending, then you know what I'm talking about. But all schools traffic is nowhere near to perfect. So we just gotta deal with it!

I went here last year and a lot happened. They have a dress code and not to strict like middle…read moreschool. Thorner was not looking out because a lot of kids were vaping in the restrooms. A lot of fights happened on the 3rd day of school there was a fight. The last week of school there were about 3 fights.so think about it before you send your kid here. Amazing teachers though most are nice and the subs are very rude to you. That is my experience though.

Thorner School is a Magnet School of the Bakersfield City School District. Located in East…read moreBakersfield, the school is Transitional Kinder through Grade 6. The Magnet Program offers classes in the arts. It is one of the highest rated schools in Bakersfield. There is a waiting list, so get on it now if you want your child to get accepted to the Magnet Program there. They offer a summer school program that runs from 8am to 2pm. If you are in East Bakersfield and your elementary aged child is performing arts oriented, I recommend Dr. Juliette Thorner School.

Both my boys attended this elementary, with my older son attending in 2008 as a 3rd grader and my…read moreyounger son just finishing his last year here this past school year, he actually spent all 7yrs of his elementary years here. Love that this school promotes and pushes the kids educationally and makes their learning experience fun. This is one of the only schools that have the G.A.T.E. program from my understanding and they have to bus the other kids from neighboring schools to attend. This school is one of the top elementary schools in Bakersfield, from the kids scoring really well academically to the parents playing a huge role being involved with tons of activities and with teachers participating and pushing the kids to be successful. It's a really clean school and the school strives to stay safe and to keep clean. I have had a lot of ups and downs here, my older son is deaf and most of his years attending Stockdale was always positive, but there were a few teachers who you can tell did not want to spend time with a disabled child or "deal" with it. My son was too advanced to be in a mentally challenged class, but not advanced enough to be in a regular class, so he struggled a lot being in a regular course class. On a positive note, there were many teachers that are amazing people and take the time to create an atmosphere where education was extremely important and there were more teachers like that in this school rather than the bad apples here. I have never had any similar situations with my younger son as he is always academically advanced and that part gives me a lot of mixed feelings. I feel like he had a more fair experience because he wasn't disabled and he did not have to have a whole lot of one on one since he was advanced, but I honestly can't judge that part and say that's why he may have had a better experience because people who have a child with a disability always feel shorted by everyone, so maybe it's just me. Both my kids absolutely loved this school and has had a positive experience here for the most part. Both kids had an opportunity to participate in numerous activities (Band, Chorus, Battle of the Books, Math Field Day, Track and many more). Their most memorable moments had to be their last year when they both went to Camp Keep to experience the outdoors science and education. This gave them an opportunity to gain closer relationships with their peers and to learn a little bit of independence. The school has prevented a lot of traffic problems by utilizing their valet in the front of the school or drop offs at the back of the school, the only thing that still bothers me til this day is when parents drop off their kids at the back of the school, the principal/teachers have had this rule about parents parking in the middle of the road and letting their kids out instead of safely parking and letting their kids out. The principal/teachers have had multiple meetings with parents letting them know this is illegal, yet I honestly feel the principal only allows certain parents to still do that, my suggestion is to make sure your child and everyone elses kids are safe. If you plan to allow your kids to attend Stockdale Elementary, I believe your kids will have one of the best educations in Bakersfield for a public school.

Just moved from boyle hight to bakersfield and my son goes to stockdale elementry and love this…read moreschool for him and also loves it

This is the best worst school my kid got bullied the staff got my kid in trouble for no reason I…read morejust don't understand why but the good side was all the teachers were loving to my kid and helped if they needed.

After this last school year (2020). I can say that Veterans Elementary School teachers and staff…read moremembers are the absolute best. They were so attentive with my child and they were fantastic with putting out information regularly and keeping parents updated. Even though things were different with my child coming to a new school, you would never be able to tell that she wasn't previously a Veterans Eagle. We are excited to see what 2021 brings.

I hated this school the teachers were so disrespectful and rude to the parents. The food is…read moredisgusting and dirty there was hair in my food as well.

The front office sends sick kids back to class. They wouldn't give me a box of masks for inside the…read moreclass so I'd have to stop everything I was doing and write a note and send kids to the office every time a kid broke one. Don't substitute here or for PBVUSD they still have not paid me the promised rate and I had to file a claim with the labor board.

Sing Lum Elementary is one of Panama Buena Vista Union School District's oldest schools. It was…read morefirst built as a "temporary" school almost 30 years ago. Named for Sing Lum who graduated from Bakersfield High School in 1924. He helped organize the Panama Union School District and was on the first school board in 1944. At the age of 65, Mr. Lum became a competitive runner. He set national and international records by the time he was 70! In 1970, he retired as a farmer from Wasco. He went back to school to get his real estate license. He died in 1994 at the age of 90. I have been at this school for 17 years, 12 of which I have been employed. I have been through three principals and a variety of staff members over the years. I love this school because my children went here and I was always actively involved. It's a great little location right next to Campus Park South. Many students have had many "park days" over the years. This is the last year of the original "temporary" school foundation. Students and staff coming back for the 2016-17 school year will be treated to a brand new school! It's definitely bittersweet for many...leaving so many fond memories behind but also looking forward to a new beginning! I gave 5 stars because all the principals have been amazing over the years. The front office staff is friendly and always helpful, and the teachers are GREAT. If your child is lucky enough to be a Lum Lion, consider yourself lucky!!

Every adult around me failed me , I was going through depression and would cry myself to sleep…read moreevery night . The reason I did bad things was because I was so sad I didn't care what I did anymore . Instead of my teacher , the behavioral coach, the vice principal, and principal considering there had to be a reason I was doing bad stuff , but no instead they punished me and lectured me. This only made it worser, everyday I would wish I didn't have to go to school because I knew my teacher hated me and would target me a lot . Also , the behavioral coach also notice when his "favorite students" would hang around bad influences he would tell the favorite student fake information that they were speaking bad about them. He shouldn't do that because he doesn't know if his "favorite student" was the actual bad influence. I hope he sees this and knows don't ever do that again because you made my year a lot worser. Everyone liked his " favorite student" so they left me out , stopped hanging out with me , talked bad about me and made my school year a living hell.

Lakeside School has changed so much over the last several years, and it's been great to see. The…read morecampus has continued to grow with new classrooms, and they've added a lot of wonderful teachers and staff who really care about the students. The school has a welcoming feel, and it's obvious that a lot of effort goes into creating a positive environment where kids can learn, make friends, and be successful. There are plenty of opportunities for students to get involved, and the staff genuinely wants every child to do well. Overall, Lakeside is a great school with caring teachers, a supportive atmosphere, and a community that takes pride in its students. It's easy to see why so many families enjoy being part of the school.

Lakeside School is a wonderful place for students and families. The teachers and staff genuinely…read morecare about every child and work hard to create a safe, welcoming, and supportive learning environment. It's clear that student success comes first, both academically and socially. One of the school's greatest strengths is its outstanding staff. Lakeside has a great mix of experienced veteran teachers and enthusiastic newer educators who bring fresh ideas and energy to the classroom. Together, they are committed to helping every student succeed and reach their full potential. Lakeside offers students outstanding opportunities with facilities that are unique for a TK-8 school. The campus includes a beautiful auditorium, a gymnasium for athletics and activities, and a swimming pool that provides additional opportunities for students, families, and the community. These spaces help create a well-rounded educational experience beyond the classroom. The campus is well maintained, communication with families is excellent, and there are many opportunities for students to get involved through academics, athletics, extracurricular activities, and special events. The school has a strong sense of community, and you can tell that the staff takes pride in building positive relationships with students and parents. Lakeside is also known for its incredible community support. If you have the chance, don't miss the annual Lakeside Deep Pit BBQ, held on the first Sunday of May each year. It's a long-standing community tradition that brings together students, families, alumni, staff, and local residents for great food, fun, and fellowship. It's one of the many things that makes Lakeside feel like more than just a school--it's a true community. If you're looking for a TK-8 school in Bakersfield that values high expectations, caring educators, strong academics, and a family atmosphere, Lakeside School is an excellent choice. I highly recommend it to any family looking for a quality education and a supportive school community.