The communities and local economy of the Antelope Valley are growing strong for a number of reasons, mainly affordability of housing. Antelope Valley residents enjoy a pleasing quality of life in these family-oriented communities; there are just so many choices for recreation, shopping and dining right around the corner. It’s been said that within these communities, one may realize the American dream. Public safety, health care, transportation, education, and recreation are all important priorities within the following communities.
City of Tehachapi
website : liveuptehachapi.com
Public Transportation:
Commercial Airports
Bob Hope Airport / Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (FAA ID: BUR)
2627 N Hollywood Way, Burbank
818-840’8840
Los Angeles International Airport (FAA ID: LAX)
1 World Way, Los Angeles
310-646’5252
Ground
Amtrak 800-872-7245
Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) 661-945’9445
Palmdale connects to Lake Los Angeles, Lancaster, Little Rock, Quartz Hill, and Sun Village. Express buses to Los Angeles and West San Fernando Valley as well.
Greyhound 800-231’2222
Kern Regional Transit Systems 800-560-1733
Metrolink 800-371’5465
Connects to Burbank, Glendale, and Los Angeles
TEHACHAPI HOSPITAL
115 West E Street, Tehachapi, California 93581-1900
661- 822-3241
KERN VALLEY HOSPITAL
6412 Laurel Avenue, Lake Isabella, CA 93240
760-379-2681
ANTELOPE VALLEY HOSPITAL MED CENTER
1600 West Avenue J, Lancaster, CA 93534
661-949-5000
LAC/HIGH DESERT HOSPITAL
44900 N 60TH ST W, Lancaster, CA 93534
661-945-8461
Schools serving Tehachapi:
Schools are grouped by school type. PLEASE NOTE: If there are more than 5 schools of any one type, only the first 5 schools will be displayed. For a complete list please click here > School Information Report
Please consult your real estate agent or school district to confirm the schools you are zoned to attend:
Tehachapi Unified School District
District Office: 400 S SNYDER AVE, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-1519
661-822-2100
Public Elementary Schools
For a complete list please click here > School Information Report
Cummings Valley School
Grade Span: K to 5th
District: TEHACHAPI UNIFIED SCHOOL DIST
24220 BEAR VALLEY RD, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-8308
661-822-2190
Golden Hills Elementary School
Grade Span: K to 5th
District: TEHACHAPI UNIFIED SCHOOL DIST
20215 PARK RD, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-6706
661-822-2180
Tompkins Elementary School
Grade Span: K to 5th
District: TEHACHAPI UNIFIED SCHOOL DIST
1120 S CURRY ST, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-2300
661-822-2170
Public Middle Schools
For a complete list please click here > School Information Report
Jacobsen Middle School
Grade Span: 6th to 8th
District: TEHACHAPI UNIFIED SCHOOL DIST
711 ANITA DR, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-1501
661-822-2150
Public High Schools
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Tehachapi High School
Grade Span: 9th to 12th
District: TEHACHAPI UNIFIED SCHOOL DIST
801 S DENNISON RD, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-1524
661-822-2130
Public Adult & Other Schools
For a complete list please click here > School Information Report
Monroe Cont High School
Grade Span: 9th to 12th ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION
District: TEHACHAPI UNIFIED SCHOOL DIST
20569 EUMATILLA ROAD, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561
661-822-2124
Summit High School
Grade Span: 9th to 12th ADULT EDUCATION
District: TEHACHAPI UNIFIED SCHOOL DIST
20569 EUMATILLA RD, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561
661-822-2124
Tehachapi Adult School
Grade Span: 9th to 12th ADULT EDUCATION
District: TEHACHAPI UNIFIED SCHOOL DIST
20569 EUMATILLA, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561
661-822-2124
Private Schools
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Carden School Of Tehachapi
Grade Span: K to 8th
20419 BRIAN WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561
661-822-9565
Heritage Oaks School
Grade Span: K to 12th
20915 SCHOUT RD, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-6400
661-823-0885
Colleges/universities near Tehachapi
with over 2000 students
ANTELOPE VALLEY COLLEGE 661-722-6300
3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster, CA 93536
about 29 miles from Tehachapi
COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS 661-259-7800
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
about 95 miles from Tehachapi
CSU BAKERSFIELD 661-654-CSUB
9001 Stockdale Hwy., Bakersfield, CA. 93311-1022
about 44 miles from Tehachapi
BeeKay Theatre
Green Street in Tehachapi
Brite Lake Recreation Area
22902 Banducci Road, Tehachapi, CA
661-822-3228
Dries Farms – U-PICK FARM/ORCHARD (Apples and Raspberries)
22710 Highline Road, Tehachapi, CA
661-823-9829
Hartnett Farm – U-PICK FARM/ORCHARD (apples, apricots, peaches, plums, Cider mill-fresh apple cider made on the premises), prepicked produce
21850 Highway 202, Tehachapi, CA 93561
661-822-4677
Historic Tehachapi Depot
Green Street in Tehachapi
Indian Point Ostrich Ranch
Located at the end of Giraudo Road in the Cummings Valley
661-822-9131
Kern County Library
1001 West Tehachapi Blvd., Suite 400, Tehachapi, CA
661-822-4938
Mountain Spirit Center – Zen Buddhist retreat
8400 Juniper Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561
661-822-7776
Tehachapi Loop
Viewing area located on Woodford-Tehachapi Road approximately 8 miles west of Tehachapi
Tehachapi Mountain Park
Located on the southern side of Hwy. 58 between Mojave and Bakersfield
Tehachapi Museum & Errea House
310 S. Green St., Tehachapi, CA 93561
661-822-8152
Tehachapi News
P.O. Box 1840, Tehachapi, CA 93581
661-822-6828
Tomo-Kahni State Park – Kawaiisu Native American Village Site
Tomo Kahni Resource Center in Tehachapi at 112 E. F Street, Suite A.
661-822-3720
Wind Farms
East of Tehachapi along Highway 58 and Tehachapi-Willow Springs Road
Kern Wind Energy Association at 661-831-1038
Woodward West Action Sports Camp
28400 Stallion Springs Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561
661-822-7900
Events Calendar:
click here for the Kern County Calendar of Events
June – Springtyme Faire
June-August (Thursdays) – Tehachapi Farmers’ Market
July – July 4 Hot Dog Festival and Parade
August – Tehachapi Mountain festival and PRCA rodeo
November – Star Light Ball
December – Olde Tyme Christmas
Chamber of Commerce 661-822-4180
209 E. Tehachapi Blvd., Tehachapi, CA
Kern County Board of Supervisors
1115 Truxtun Ave., #502, Bakersfield, CA 93301
661-868-3660
Kern County Animal Care and Control
661-824-4464
Kern County Sheriff’s Department, Tehachapi substation
22209 Old Town Road, Non-Emergency
661-822-3333
Tehachapi City Fire Department
108 Pinion Street, Non-Emergency
661-822-5533
Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks District
490 West D St, Tehahapi, CA
661-822-3228
Tehachapi Arts Coalition
661-822-4420
