For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,272 students in Kerman, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 113 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Kerman, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Kerman, CA are Liberty Elementary School, Sun Empire Elementary School and Goldenrod Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kerman, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Kerman have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kerman, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16001 E St.
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9300
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9300
Gr: K-6 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Sun Empire Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2649 North Modoc Ave.
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9200
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9200
Gr: K-6 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Goldenrod Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
445 South Goldenrod Ave.
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9500
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9500
Gr: K-6 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Kerman High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 South First St.
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9700
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,493 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Kerman Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 South First St.
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9600
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9600
Gr: 7-8 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Kerman-floyd Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14655 West F St.
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9400
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9400
Gr: K-6 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Enterprise High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15405 Sunset Ave.
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9580
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9580
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Kerman Unified Online
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14655 West F St.
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9800
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9800
Gr: K-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
194 North First St.
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-8500
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-8500
Gr: K-6 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Kerman, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Kerman, CA include Liberty Elementary School, Sun Empire Elementary School and Goldenrod Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kerman?
9 public schools are located in Kerman.
What percentage of students in Kerman go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Kerman are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kerman?
Kerman public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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