For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,163 students in Oro Grande, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Oro Grande, CA are Riverside Preparatory, Mojave River Academy - National Trails and Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oro Grande, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Oro Grande have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Oro Grande, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19121 Third St.
Oro Grande, CA 92368
(760) 243-5884
Oro Grande, CA 92368
(760) 243-5884
Gr: K-12 | 2,453 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Mojave River Academy - National Trails
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
851 South Mt. Vernon
Oro Grande, CA 92368
(760) 245-3222
Oro Grande, CA 92368
(760) 245-3222
Gr: K-12 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8922 Beech Ave.
Oro Grande, CA 92368
(760) 245-3222
Oro Grande, CA 92368
(760) 245-3222
Gr: K-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Mojave River Academy - Oro Grande
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12384 Palmdale Rd.
Oro Grande, CA 92368
(760) 245-3222
Oro Grande, CA 92368
(760) 245-3222
Gr: K-12 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Mojave River Academy - Route 66
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14554 Seventh St.
Oro Grande, CA 92368
(760) 245-3222
Oro Grande, CA 92368
(760) 245-3222
Gr: K-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Oro Grande Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19175 Third St.
Oro Grande, CA 92368
(760) 245-9260
Oro Grande, CA 92368
(760) 245-9260
Gr: K-6 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Mojave River Academy - Rockview Park
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14466 Main St.
Oro Grande, CA 92368
(760) 245-3222
Oro Grande, CA 92368
(760) 245-3222
Gr: K-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2151 West Main St.
Oro Grande, CA 92368
(760) 245-3222
Oro Grande, CA 92368
(760) 245-3222
Gr: K-12 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
Mojave River Academy - Marble City
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9723 Sierra Vista Rd.
Oro Grande, CA 92368
(760) 245-3222
Oro Grande, CA 92368
(760) 245-3222
Gr: K-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Oro Grande, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Oro Grande, CA include Riverside Preparatory, Mojave River Academy - National Trails and Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon.
How many public schools are located in Oro Grande?
9 public schools are located in Oro Grande.
What is the racial composition of students in Oro Grande?
Oro Grande public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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