For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,729 students in Orange Cove, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Orange Cove, CA are Sheridan Elementary School, A. L. Conner Elementary School and Citrus Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange Cove, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Orange Cove have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Orange Cove, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Ninth St.
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 305-7260
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 305-7260
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
A. L. Conner Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
222 Fourth St.
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 305-7200
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 305-7200
Gr: K-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Citrus Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Anchor Ave.
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 305-7370
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 305-7370
Gr: 6-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Mccord Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
333 Center St.
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 305-7250
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 305-7250
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Orange Cove, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Orange Cove, CA include Sheridan Elementary School, A. L. Conner Elementary School and Citrus Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Orange Cove?
4 public elementary schools are located in Orange Cove.
What is the racial composition of students in Orange Cove?
Orange Cove public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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