Top Rankings
Orinda Union School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,590 students in Orinda Union School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Orinda Union School District have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Orinda Union School District are Wagner Ranch Elementary School, Glorietta Elementary School and Sleepy Hollow Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Orinda Union School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
2,590 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Orinda Union School District, which is ranked #12 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#10 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
21%
12%
% Hispanic
8%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
52%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,437 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,691 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,437
$20,100
Spending / Student
$13,691
$18,511
Best Orinda Union School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wagner Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
350 Camino Pablo
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-0016
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-0016
Gr: K-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Glorietta Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
15 Martha Rd.
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 254-8770
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 254-8770
Gr: K-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Sleepy Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20 Washington Ln.
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 254-8711
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 254-8711
Gr: K-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Orinda Intermediate
(Math: 77% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
80 Ivy Dr.
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-3090
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-3090
Gr: 6-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Del Rey Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25 El Camino Moraga
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-3099
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-3099
Gr: K-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Orinda Union School District?
Orinda Union School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,590 students.
What is the rank of Orinda Union School District?
Orinda Union School District is ranked #12 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Orinda Union School District?
52% of Orinda Union School District students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Orinda Union School District?
Orinda Union School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Orinda Union School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,691 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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