For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,757 students in Orinda, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 89 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Orinda, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Orinda has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
The top-ranked public schools in Orinda, CA are Wagner Ranch Elementary School, Glorietta Elementary School and Sleepy Hollow Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orinda, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Orinda have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Orinda, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wagner Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
350 Camino Pablo
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-0016
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-0016
Gr: K-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Glorietta Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
15 Martha Rd.
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 254-8770
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 254-8770
Gr: K-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Sleepy Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20 Washington Ln.
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 254-8711
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 254-8711
Gr: K-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Orinda Intermediate
(Math: 77% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
80 Ivy Dr.
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-3090
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-3090
Gr: 6-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Del Rey Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25 El Camino Moraga
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-3099
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-3099
Gr: K-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Miramonte High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
750 Moraga Way
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 280-3930
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 280-3930
Gr: 9-12 | 1,167 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Orinda, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Orinda, CA include Wagner Ranch Elementary School, Glorietta Elementary School and Sleepy Hollow Elementary School. Orinda has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public schools are located in Orinda?
6 public schools are located in Orinda.
What percentage of students in Orinda go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Orinda are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Orinda?
Orinda public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Orinda are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Orinda include: Sleepy Hollow Elementary School vs. Wagner Ranch Elementary School, Del Rey Elementary School vs. Glorietta Elementary School, Wagner Ranch Elementary School vs. Sleepy Hollow Elementary School
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