Public schools in Taft, CA
8 open public schools with an address in Taft, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,553
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
20.8:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Taft public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Taft, CA: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,553 students, an average of 444 per school. The largest campus is Taft Union High (1,064 students), and the largest elementary school is Roosevelt Elementary (520).
Taft City operates the most schools here (6), and 2 regular districts have at least one Taft campus. 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 20.8:1, 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 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 Taft
Elementary schools in Taft
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conley Elementary Taft City | KG–03 | 306 | 23.5:1 | |
| Jefferson Elementary Taft City | KG–03 | 271 | 22.6:1 | |
| Parkview Elementary Taft City | KG–03 | 328 | 20.5:1 | |
| Roosevelt Elementary Taft City | 04–05 | 520 | 24.8:1 | |
| Taft Primary Taft City | KG–03 | 231 | 21:1 |
Middle schools in Taft
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Junior High Taft City | 06–08 | 748 | 18.6:1 |
High schools in Taft
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista High (Continuation) Taft Union High · Alternative School | 09–12 | 85 | 16.3:1 | |
| Taft Union High Taft Union High | 09–12 | 1,064 | 18.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White26.9%
- Hispanic70.2%
- Black0.7%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial0.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Taft schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,553 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Taft
How many public schools are in Taft, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Taft: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 3,553 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Taft?
Schools with an address in Taft belong to 2 education agencies, led by Taft City (6 schools), Taft Union High (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Taft?
Taft Union High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Taft, with 1,064 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Taft?
No school with an address in Taft 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 Taft schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Taft public schools is 20.8:1, 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 Taft 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