For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,550 students in Orinda, CA. The top ranked public elementary schools in Orinda, CA are Wagner Ranch Elementary School, Glorietta Elementary School and Orinda Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orinda, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Orinda have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Orinda, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wagner Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
350 Camino Pablo
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-0016
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-0016
Grades: K-5
| 466 students
Rank: #22.
Glorietta Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15 Martha Rd.
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 254-8770
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 254-8770
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
Rank: #33.
Orinda Intermediate
(Math: 75% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
80 Ivy Dr.
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-3090
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-3090
Grades: 6-8
| 820 students
Rank: #44.
Sleepy Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20 Washington Ln.
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 254-8711
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 254-8711
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
Rank: #55.
Del Rey Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25 El Camino Moraga
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-3099
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-3099
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Orinda, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Orinda, CA include Wagner Ranch Elementary School, Glorietta Elementary School and Orinda Intermediate. Orinda has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public elementary schools are located in Orinda?
5 public elementary schools are located in Orinda.
What is the racial composition of students in Orinda?
Orinda public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Orinda are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Orinda include: Sleepy Hollow Elementary School vs. Wagner Ranch Elementary School, Del Rey Elementary School vs. Glorietta Elementary School, Wagner Ranch Elementary School vs. Sleepy Hollow Elementary School
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