Welcome to the Home of the Hort Huskies, where we are committed to cultivating a community where every individual Practices Respect, Acts Responsibly, Works Collaboratively, and Strives for Excellence (PAWS).  At Hort Elementary, we empower all students to achieve their fullest academic and social-emotional potential.  

Hort Elementary opened in 1911 under the name of Hawthorne Elementary.  In 1956, the school was renamed in honor of Fred and Ovillah Hort, two longtime Bakersfield City School District staff members.  

At Hort Elementary, we prepare students to thrive in a diverse and ever-evolving world through creativity, critical thinking, inclusivity, and equity.