Serving 489 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wagner Ranch Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wagner Ranch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Wagner Ranch Elementary School's student population of 489 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
489 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wagner Ranch Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wagner Ranch Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#36 out of 9523 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Asian
30%
12%
Hispanic
9%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
42%
20%
Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wagner Ranch Elementary School's ranking?
Wagner Ranch Elementary School is ranked #36 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What schools are Wagner Ranch Elementary School often compared to?
Wagner Ranch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sleepy Hollow Elementary School, Glorietta Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Wagner Ranch Elementary School?
489 students attend Wagner Ranch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Wagner Ranch Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wagner Ranch Elementary School?
Wagner Ranch Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Wagner Ranch Elementary School offer ?
Wagner Ranch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wagner Ranch Elementary School part of?
Wagner Ranch Elementary School is part of Orinda Union School District.
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