For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 820 students in Orinda, CA. The top ranked public middle school in Orinda, CA is Orinda Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orinda, CA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 89% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Orinda have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Orinda, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Orinda, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Orinda, CA include Orinda Intermediate. Orinda has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in Orinda?
1 public middle schools are located in Orinda.
What is the racial composition of students in Orinda?
Orinda public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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