Moraga Elementary School District

1540 School St.
Moraga, CA 94556-0158
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Moraga Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,805 students in Moraga Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Moraga Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Moraga Elementary School District are Los Perales Elementary School, Donald L. Rheem Elementary School and Camino Pablo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Moraga Elementary School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
1,805 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Moraga Elementary School District, which is ranked #30 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#31 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 5%)

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

75%
34%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

82%
47%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

72%
29%
(2022-23)
3.6%
27.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.63

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
19%
12%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
11%
56%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
5%

Showing 2011–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
47%
20%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
22%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,921 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,171 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$150,628 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$33 MM
$130,845 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$17,921
$26,022

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$18,171
$22,604

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Moraga Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Los Perales Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
22 Wakefield Dr.
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 631-0105
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Donald L. Rheem Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
90 Laird Dr.
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 376-4441
Gr: K-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Camino Pablo Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1111 Camino Pablo
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 376-4435
Gr: K-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Joaquin Moraga Intermediate
(Math: 72% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1010 Camino Pablo
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 376-7206
Gr: 6-8 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Moraga Elementary School District?
Moraga Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,805 students.
What is the rank of Moraga Elementary School District?
Moraga Elementary School District is ranked #30 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Moraga Elementary School District?
47% of Moraga Elementary School District students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 19% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Moraga Elementary School District?
Moraga Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Moraga Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,171 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 1,805 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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