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Best Orange Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 22 public elementary schools serving 8,960 students in Orange, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Orange, CA are Orange County Classical Academy, Linda Vista Elementary School and Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Orange have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Orange, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orange County Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4100 East Walnut Ave.
Orange, CA 92869
(657) 223-9420
Gr: K-12 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Linda Vista Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 North Cannon St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6201
Gr: K-6 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
515 West Fletcher St.
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 997-6181
Gr: K-6 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Chapman Hills Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
170 North Aspen St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 532-8043
Gr: K-6 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Mcpherson Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
333 South Prospect St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6384
Gr: K-8 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Palmyra Gate Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1325 East Palmyra Ave.
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 997-6207
Gr: K-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
West Orange Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
243 South Bush
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 997-6283
Gr: K-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
La Veta Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2800 East La Veta Ave.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6155
Gr: K-6 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Ousd Edge Virtual Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
250 South Yorba
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 628-5467
Gr: K-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1010.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
379 North Virage St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6271
Gr: K-6 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
340 North Main St.
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 997-6277
Gr: K-6 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Jordan Academy Of Language And Computer Science
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4319 East Jordan Ave.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6187
Gr: K-6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Ousd Home School
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
250 South Yorba St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 628-5479
Gr: K-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1414.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1829 North Cambridge
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 997-6254
Gr: K-6 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1515.
California Iinspire Academy
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1080 North California St.
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 997-6104
Gr: K-6 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
Olive Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3038 North Magnolia
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 637-8218
Gr: K-6 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1717.
Handy Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
860 North Handy St.
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 997-6183
Gr: K-6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1818.
Yorba Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
935 North Cambridge
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 997-6161
Gr: 6-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1919.
Portola Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
270 North Palm Dr.
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 997-6361
Gr: 6-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
Esplanade Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
381 North Esplanade St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6157
Gr: K-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Tomorrow's Leadership Collaborative (Tlc) Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1130 East Walnut Ave.
Orange, CA 92867
(657) 284-5228
Gr: K-6 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2222.
Cambridge Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
425 North Cambridge
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 997-6103
Gr: K-6 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Orange, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Orange, CA include Orange County Classical Academy, Linda Vista Elementary School and Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Orange?
22 public elementary schools are located in Orange.
What is the racial composition of students in Orange?
Orange public elementary schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Orange are often viewed compared to one another?

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