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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,550 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.
51±¬ÁÏs 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 47% 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
10,369 Schools
# Students
2,550 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Orinda Union School District, which is ranked #12 of all 1,910 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
20%
12%
% Hispanic
8%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
52%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
19%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,679 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 $13,906 is less than the state median of $18,396. 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
$15,679
$19,974
Spending / Student
$13,906
$18,396
Best Orinda Union School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
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 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 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 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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 | 437 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 2,550 students.
What is the rank of Orinda Union School District?
Orinda Union School District is ranked #12 out of 1,910 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, 20% of students are Asian, 19% 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 20:1, 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 $13,906 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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