Best 92868 California Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,351 students in 92868, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 200 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 92868, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 92868, CA are Unity Middle College High School, West Orange Elementary School and Sycamore Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92868 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92868, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 92868, CA Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Unity Middle College High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1937 West Chapman Ave., Ste. 1
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 473-0723
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
West Orange Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
243 South Bush
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 997-6283
Gr: K-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
340 North Main St.
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 997-6277
Gr: K-6 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Portola Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
270 North Palm Dr.
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 997-6361
Gr: 6-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 92868, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 92868, CA include Unity Middle College High School, West Orange Elementary School and Sycamore Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 92868?
4 public schools are located in 92868.
What percentage of students in 92868 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 92868 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92868?
92868 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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