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Schools in 94563 — Orinda, California

94563 has 6 ranked schools averaging 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. 6 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

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%
Chronic Absenteeism
6.1%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How 94563 schools perform

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

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 62.2% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Chronic absenteeism across 94563 averages 6.1%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 94563 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94563
94563Orinda685.8
94564Pinole643.6-42.3
94561Oakley1135.8-50.0
94565Pittsburg1927.3-58.5
94560Newark838.1-47.7
94566Pleasanton964.1-21.8

School archetypes in 94563

6 High Ceiling

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

All schools in 94563

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Miramonte High
Acalanes Union High High Ceiling
91Contra Costa61.8%84.3%9.4%1.6%
2Wagner Ranch Elementary
Orinda Union High Ceiling
91Contra Costa68.3%91.4%5.0%0.7%
3Glorietta Elementary
Orinda Union High Ceiling
86Contra Costa60.8%85.3%4.9%0.1%
4Sleepy Hollow Elementary
Orinda Union High Ceiling
86Contra Costa65.7%86.0%5.5%0.1%
5Orinda Intermediate
Orinda Union High Ceiling
82Contra Costa57.7%83.7%7.4%1.4%
6Del Rey Elementary
Orinda Union High Ceiling
78Contra Costa58.8%86.4%4.5%0.3%

Schools in 94563 on the map

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 94563

  • 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.