Public schools in Kerman, CA
9 open public schools with an address in Kerman, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,272
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
22.5:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Kerman public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Kerman, CA: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,272 students, an average of 586 per school. The largest campus is Kerman High (1,493 students), and the largest elementary school is Goldenrod Elementary (617).
Every listed school belongs to Kerman Unified. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 22.5:1, similar to the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 88% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Kerman
Elementary schools in Kerman
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldenrod Elementary Kerman Unified | KG–06 | 617 | 24.7:1 | |
| Harvest Elementary Kerman Unified | KG–06 | 535 | 21.4:1 | |
| Kerman-Floyd Elementary Kerman Unified | KG–06 | 567 | 22.7:1 | |
| Liberty Elementary Kerman Unified | KG–06 | 563 | 25.5:1 | |
| Sun Empire Elementary Kerman Unified | KG–06 | 490 | 21.3:1 |
Middle schools in Kerman
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerman Middle Kerman Unified | 07–08 | 810 | 22.5:1 |
High schools in Kerman
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise High Kerman Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 57 | 10.5:1 | |
| Kerman High Kerman Unified | 09–12 | 1,493 | 21.5:1 | |
| Kerman Unified Online Kerman Unified · Virtual · Alternative School | 07–12 | 140 | 51.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5.8%
- Hispanic89.4%
- Black0.3%
- Asian3.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Kerman schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,272 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Kerman
How many public schools are in Kerman, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Kerman: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 5,272 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Kerman?
All listed public schools with an address in Kerman belong to Kerman Unified. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Kerman?
Kerman High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Kerman, with 1,493 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Kerman?
No school with an address in Kerman is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in California.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Kerman schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Kerman public schools is 22.5:1, similar to the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Kerman guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities