Best High Schools in Orinda, CA

Orinda, CA has 6 high schools with 4,124 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 Orinda score 81% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 63% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Orinda greatly exceed expectations.

1. Campolindo High

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Acalanes Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1343 Students

2. Miramonte High

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Acalanes Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1169 Students

3. Acalanes High

A

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Acalanes Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1259 Students

4. Metwest High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Oakland Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 259 Students

Best Middle Schools in Orinda, CA

Orinda, CA has 6 middle schools with 3,719 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 Orinda score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Orinda exceed expectations.

1. M. H. Stanley Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lafayette Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1064 Students

2. Orinda Intermediate

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Orinda Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 832 Students

3. Joaquin Moraga Intermediate

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Moraga Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 629 Students

4. Montera Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Oakland Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 642 Students

5. Claremont Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Oakland Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 487 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Orinda, CA

Orinda, CA has 8 elementary schools with 3,462 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 Orinda score 75% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 65% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Orinda greatly exceed expectations.

1. Happy Valley Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lafayette Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 455 Students

2. Canyon Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Canyon Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 65 Students

3. Wagner Ranch Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Orinda Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 447 Students

4. Sleepy Hollow Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Orinda Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 350 Students

5. Glorietta Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Orinda Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 462 Students

6. Del Rey Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Orinda Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 420 Students

7. Donald L. Rheem Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Moraga Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 411 Students

8. Montclair Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Oakland Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 534 Students

9. Thornhill Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Oakland Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 383 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Orinda, CA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Orinda, CA has a total population of 20,294 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 84% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Orinda, CA

11,305

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

84%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Orinda, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

20.66 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.62 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

18.05 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Orinda, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Orinda, CA.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,347 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

91 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Orinda, CA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 63%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations