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

Great school. The principal, staff, and teachers are all very kind and knowledgeable.read more

Virginia Avenue elementary sucks!! The teachers do not care the principles do not care. Everyone is…read morecareless unprofessional.! my son came from Highgate and went to this school. Oh God why did I do that!! During the first year someone picked up gum put it in my son's mouth, kids called him monkeys, kids bullied him non stop! Yesterday there was a substitutite and he forced my child to run 6 laps!!!! My son told him I CAN NOT BREATH multiple times and he stopped running. The teacher said just for that do three more.... My son was on life support for 4 months as a baby and they no it's hard for him to breath!!! The principal, Miss fat, I mean Miss Jackson made up an excuse like she always does and said we are training the kids because they have to run them out once they get to fifth grade...MY SON IS IN 3rd grade!!! Smfh don't send ur kids here!!!!!! Please!!! This school needs to be investigated!!!

Fairfax School District was established the year 1891. It serves a various degree of students,…read moreK-6 in East Bakersfield through 4 schools: Fairfax junior high, Virginia Avenue elementary, Shirley Lane Elementary and Zephyr Lane Elementary. This community founded District strives to give the best give the students of the Fairfax community the best education possible. it currently employees roughly around 350 employees, Many of whom are former students, parents, community members. As of 2022, The district is working on building a 5th school.The district office is open from 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM.

I had so much memories here I had to move away I had so much friends here I loved it being here…read moreschool felt fun for the first time ever.

I am extremely disappointed with the lack of professionalism from I believe is the secretary named…read moreLaura, also certain staff at this school whom are friends-coworkers have been gossiping with my child's mother and sharing private information that should never be discussed, overstepping their boundaries and removing me from receiving emails from the school especially when there is a court order in place granting me the right to be informed of my child's upcoming events and other information to keep me aware of what's going on. This kind of behavior shows no respect for confidentiality or parental rights. Schools should remain neutral and follow legal boundaries, not take sides or spread personal information. I strongly urge administration to address this immediately and ensure staff are properly trained on privacy and court compliance. I believe a child should present a Dr's note in every absence and not a call from home claiming illness when there's clearly none. If a court is requesting it follow the guidelines. Unfortunately it's going to take a parent to seek legal action and file a FERPA lawsuit maybe then this school will follow protocols.

My son has gone to this school for four years. The last two years have been amazing because we had…read morethe most incredible teacher. Mrs. Chavez taught my son so much in the 3 & 4 grade. We were lucky enough to have her twice since she moved from third to fourth. She would spend her lunch time tutoring my son when he needed just a little more help. She genuinely cares about her students and it shows. My son asked her to move to the fifth grade so he could have her again. I wish we would have been so lucky in the first and second grade. It wasn't the best experience. I feel my son did not mesh well with the teachers and they were very LONG years! Nichole and Cathy In the front office are really nice and helpful with all kinds of situations. We have appreciated all they have done for us these past four years. We are really hoping fifth grade will go good for us too.

We are so fortunate to have such a wonderful and involved principal, Mrs. Rhea. She is visible and…read moreaccessible. Watching her interact with kids warms my heart. She genuinely loves children and her job. Her staff is also very caring and ready to solve any problem a parent may have. Ms. Finneran, a first grade teacher, is fantastic. She is making the students bloom!

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.!!!!!!!!!!!

I love the new things that the school district did,last year they built new stairs and new plants,…read moredown side no shade at all the baby trees aren't going very fast. There is a new door parents can use to go on campus without the staff going threw the office or the doors to the cafeteria and letting some weirdo in. One secretary hasn't changed Violet has been there since I an remember. Teachers are young looking this year, but got some teachers that were there last year I think it is getting better every year

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.