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Orange Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 32 public elementary schools serving 14,291 students in Orange Unified School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in Orange Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
41 Schools
7,700 Schools
# Students
24,238 Students
3,822,920 Students
# Teachers
997 Teachers
174,006 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Orange Unified School District, which is ranked #520 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#529 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
29%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.64
# American Indian Students
31 Students
16,785 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3,024 Students
454,357 Students
% Asian Students
13%
12%
# Hispanic Students
13,884 Students
2,114,366 Students
% Hispanic Students
57%
55%
# Black Students
288 Students
189,461 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
5,618 Students
787,389 Students
% White Students
23%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
51 Students
15,077 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,313 Students
240,557 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
2,185
519,574
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,667
396,601
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,732
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,739
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,848
426,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,860
430,582
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,916
432,936
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,445
312,207
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,469
312,649
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,988
44,929
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,155
37,487
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,026
37,249
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,208
41,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,507 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,037 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$400 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$413 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,507
$19,974
Spending / Student
$17,037
$18,396
Best Orange Unified School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anaheim Hills Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6450 East Serrano
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6169
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6169
Grades: K-6
| 474 students
Rank: #22.
Crescent Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5001 Gerda Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6371
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6371
Grades: K-6
| 824 students
Rank: #33.
Nohl Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4100 East Nohl Ranch Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6203
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6203
Grades: K-6
| 552 students
Rank: #44.
Panorama Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10512 Crawford Canyon Rd.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 997-6265
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 997-6265
Grades: K-6
| 416 students
Rank: #55.
Villa Park Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10551 Center Dr.
Villa Park, CA 92861
(714) 997-6281
Villa Park, CA 92861
(714) 997-6281
Grades: K-6
| 622 students
Rank: #66.
Linda Vista Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 North Cannon St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6201
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6201
Grades: K-6
| 314 students
Rank: #77.
Running Springs Academy
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8670 East Running Springs Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 281-4512
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 281-4512
Grades: K-8
| 622 students
Rank: #88.
Canyon Rim Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1090 The Highlands Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 532-7027
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 532-7027
Grades: K-6
| 512 students
Rank: #99.
Imperial Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 South Imperial Hwy.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6282
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6282
Grades: K-6
| 424 students
Rank: #1010.
Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
515 West Fletcher St.
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 997-6181
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 997-6181
Grades: K-6
| 497 students
Rank: #1111.
Mcpherson Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
333 South Prospect St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6384
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6384
Grades: K-8
| 853 students
Rank: #1212.
Palmyra Gate Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1325 East Palmyra Ave.
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 997-6207
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 997-6207
Grades: K-6
| 425 students
Rank: #1313.
Chapman Hills Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
170 North Aspen St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 532-8043
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 532-8043
Grades: K-6
| 346 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Canyon Hills
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
260 South Imperial Hwy.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6171
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6171
Grades: K-12
| 116 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Ousd Home School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 South Yorba St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 628-5479
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 628-5479
Grades: K-12
| 40 students
Rank: #1616.
Serrano Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17741 Serrano Ave.
Villa Park, CA 92861
(714) 997-6275
Villa Park, CA 92861
(714) 997-6275
Grades: K-6
| 543 students
Rank: #1717.
Ousd Edge Virtual Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 South Yorba
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 628-5467
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 628-5467
Grades: K-12
| 243 students
Rank: #1818.
La Veta Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2800 East La Veta Ave.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6155
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6155
Grades: K-6
| 456 students
Rank: #1919.
West Orange Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
243 South Bush
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 997-6283
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 997-6283
Grades: K-6
| 353 students
Rank: #2020.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
379 North Virage St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6271
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6271
Grades: K-6
| 358 students
Rank: #2121.
Jordan Academy Of Language And Computer Science
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4319 East Jordan Ave.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6187
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6187
Grades: K-6
| 413 students
Rank: #2222.
Lampson Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13321 Lampson Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 997-6153
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 997-6153
Grades: K-5
| 582 students
Rank: #2323.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
340 North Main St.
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 997-6277
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 997-6277
Grades: K-6
| 366 students
Rank: #2424.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1829 North Cambridge
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 997-6254
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 997-6254
Grades: K-6
| 436 students
Rank: #2525.
California Iinspire Academy
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1080 North California St.
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 997-6104
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 997-6104
Grades: K-6
| 692 students
Rank: #2626.
Olive Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3038 North Magnolia
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 637-8218
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 637-8218
Grades: K-6
| 327 students
Rank: #2727.
Yorba Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
935 North Cambridge
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 997-6161
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 997-6161
Grades: 6-8
| 416 students
Rank: #2828.
Handy Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
860 North Handy St.
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 997-6183
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 997-6183
Grades: K-6
| 373 students
Rank: #2929.
Portola Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
270 North Palm Dr.
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 997-6361
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 997-6361
Grades: 6-8
| 577 students
Rank: #3030.
Fairhaven Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1415 East Fairhaven Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 997-6178
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 997-6178
Grades: K-6
| 412 students
Rank: #3131.
Esplanade Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
381 North Esplanade St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6157
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6157
Grades: K-6
| 281 students
Rank: #3232.
Cambridge Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
425 North Cambridge
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 997-6103
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 997-6103
Grades: K-6
| 426 students
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