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Elementary Schools in Orinda, California

Above Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 85.8/100

Orinda, California has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 85.8/100 — 42.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Miramonte High at 91/100, where 61.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Orinda schools average 62.2% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 6 schools, 6 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 6.1% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
85.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
12.9
78.5 – 91.4
Avg Exceeded %
62.2%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
6.1%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How Orinda schools compare

Orinda's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 85.8 — 42.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 78.5 to 91.4, a 12.9-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Miramonte High with a Scope Score of 91 and 61.8% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Orinda schools average 62.2% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Orinda averages 6.1%, which is above the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Orinda

6 High Ceiling

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Orinda ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Miramonte High
Acalanes Union High High Ceiling
61.8%Strong
91/100
2Wagner Ranch Elementary
Orinda Union High Ceiling
68.3%Strong
91/100
3Glorietta Elementary
Orinda Union High Ceiling
60.8%Strong
86/100
4Sleepy Hollow Elementary
Orinda Union High Ceiling
65.7%Strong
86/100
5Orinda Intermediate
Orinda Union High Ceiling
57.7%Strong
82/100
6Del Rey Elementary
Orinda Union High Ceiling
58.8%Strong
78/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Orinda

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Orinda Academy
Nonsectarian · Grades 9-12 · 59 students
5:1Private
Holden High School
Nonsectarian · Grades 9-12 · 35 students
3:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Orinda

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Orinda good?
Orinda's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 85.8/100, which is 42.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. 62.2% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Orinda?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Orinda is Miramonte High with a Scope Score of 91/100 and 61.8% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Orinda schools compare to the state average?
Orinda elementary schools average a Scope Score of 85.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (42.1 points above). The exceeded rate averages 62.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 6.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 78.5 to 91.4, a 12.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Orinda?
Orinda has 6 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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