Best Schools in Orange, CA
Orange, CA has a total of 72 schools including 15 high schools, 14 middle schools and 40 elementary schools. A total of 49,139 students attend Orange, CA schools. On average, schools in Orange score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Orange exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Orange, CA
Orange, CA has 15 high schools with 18,704 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Orange score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Orange exceed expectations.
1. Oxford Academy
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Anaheim Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1289 Students
2. Arnold O. Beckman High
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Tustin Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2798 Students
3. Valencia High
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Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2543 Students
4. Canyon High
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Orange Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2131 Students
5. Villa Park High
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Orange Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2110 Students
6. El Modena High
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Orange Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2040 Students
7. Hector G. Godinez
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Santa Ana Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2026 Students
8. Orange High
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Orange Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1807 Students
9. Richland Continuation High
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Orange Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 177 Students
10. Ousd Community Day
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Orange Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 16 Students
Best Middle Schools in Orange, CA
Orange, CA has 14 middle schools with 12,062 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Orange score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Orange greatly exceed expectations.
1. Valadez Middle School Academy
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Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 621 Students
2. El Rancho Charter
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Orange Unified • Charter • Grades 7 - 8 • 1108 Students
3. Yorba Middle
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Orange Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 538 Students
4. South Junior High
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Anaheim Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1297 Students
5. Pioneer Middle
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Tustin Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 881 Students
6. Hewes Middle
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Tustin Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 869 Students
7. Santiago Middle
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Santiago Middle District • Charter • Grades 7 - 8 • 1079 Students
8. Cerro Villa Middle
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Orange Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 750 Students
9. Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate
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Santa Ana Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1293 Students
10. Portola Middle
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Orange Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 597 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Orange, CA
Orange, CA has 40 elementary schools with 17,504 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Orange score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Orange don't meet expectations.
1. Jim Thorpe Fundamental
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Santa Ana Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 825 Students
2. Orchard Hills
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Tustin Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1373 Students
3. Peters Canyon Elementary
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Tustin Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 471 Students
4. Running Springs Academy
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Orange Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 589 Students
5. Olive Elementary
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Orange Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 326 Students
6. Palmyra Elementary
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Orange Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 400 Students
7. Fairhaven Elementary
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Orange Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 445 Students
8. Esplanade Elementary
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Orange Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 293 Students
9. Tomorrow's Leadership Collaborative (tlc) Charter
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Tomorrow's Leadership Collaborative (tlc) Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 187 Students
10. Salem Lutheran School
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Salem Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 429 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Orange, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Orange, CA has a total population of 147,145 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Orange, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Orange, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Orange, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Orange, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Orange, CA Internet Health Assessment.
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