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3 schools in Lake Isabella

California · Public K-12

Lake Isabella, California operates 3 public K-12 schools between its neighborhoods, enrolling about 1,175 students (around 392 per campus).

7-year change in Lake Isabella

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,175
-23 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
66%
was 77%
% Hispanic
23%
was 17%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Kern Valley HighHigh09-12516
Woodrow W. Wallace ElementaryElementaryKG-05390
Woodrow Wallace MiddleMiddle06-08269

About Lake Isabella

Lake Isabella is a thinly populated California city in terms of public-school footprint, with 3 schools and 1,175 students total.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city covers 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 392, meaningfully below the state mean of about 578.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,175 students, remained close to its prior level from the 1,198 reported in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 77% to 66%.

On this page, the community for Lake Isabella discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Lake Isabella, California?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Lake Isabella, with a combined enrollment of about 1,175.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Lake Isabella?
Lake Isabella has 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Lake Isabella?
Kern Valley High is the largest public school in Lake Isabella by enrollment, with approximately 516 students.
What school districts serve Lake Isabella?
Lake Isabella is served by 2 public school districts, including Kernville Union Elementary, Kern High.
What grade levels do public schools in Lake Isabella cover?
Public schools in Lake Isabella serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.