For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 62 students in Orleans, CA.
The top-ranked public school in Orleans, CA is Orleans Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orleans, CA public school have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Orleans have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Orleans, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orleans Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
38016 Highway 96
Orleans, CA 95556
(530) 625-5600
Orleans, CA 95556
(530) 625-5600
Gr: K-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Orleans, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Orleans, CA include Orleans Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Orleans?
1 public schools are located in Orleans.
What is the racial composition of students in Orleans?
Orleans public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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