For the 2025 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Orange, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orange County Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4100 East Walnut Ave.
Orange, CA 92869
(657) 223-9420
Orange, CA 92869
(657) 223-9420
Grades: K-12
| 568 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy
(Math: 58% | 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: #44.
Chapman Hills Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
170 North Aspen St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 532-8043
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 532-8043
Grades: K-6
| 346 students
Rank: #55.
Mcpherson Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | 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: #66.
Palmyra Gate Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | 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: #77.
West Orange Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
243 South Bush
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 997-6283
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 997-6283
Grades: K-6
| 353 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
La Veta Elementary School
(Math: 39% | 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: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 North Main St.
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 997-6277
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 997-6277
Grades: K-6
| 366 students
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
Ousd Home School
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 South Yorba St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 628-5479
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 628-5479
Grades: K-12
| 40 students
Rank: #1414.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1829 North Cambridge
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 997-6254
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 997-6254
Grades: K-6
| 436 students
Rank: #1515.
California Iinspire Academy
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
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: #1616.
Olive Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3038 North Magnolia
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 637-8218
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 637-8218
Grades: K-6
| 327 students
Rank: #1717.
Handy Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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: #1818.
Yorba Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
935 North Cambridge
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 997-6161
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 997-6161
Grades: 6-8
| 416 students
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
Tomorrow's Leadership Collaborative (Tlc) Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1130 East Walnut Ave.
Orange, CA 92867
(657) 284-5228
Orange, CA 92867
(657) 284-5228
Grades: K-6
| 200 students
Rank: #2222.
Cambridge Elementary School
(Math: 13% | 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
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?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Orange include: Esplanade Elementary School vs. Orange County Classical Academy, Palmyra Gate Magnet vs. Cambridge Elementary School, Cambridge Elementary School vs. Palmyra Gate Magnet
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