For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,710 students in Orangevale, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 199 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Orangevale, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Orangevale, CA are Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary School, Pershing Elementary School and Twin Lakes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orangevale, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Orangevale have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Orangevale, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7145 Filbert Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 979-8209
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 979-8209
Gr: K-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Pershing Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9010 Pershing Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 979-8076
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 979-8076
Gr: K-6 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5515 Main Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2243
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2243
Gr: K-6 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Andrew Carnegie Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5820 Illinois Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-7853
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-7853
Gr: 6-8 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8935 Elm Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-7891
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-7891
Gr: 6-8 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Oakview Community Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7229 Beech Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2215
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2215
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Ottomon Way Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9460 Ottomon Way
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 979-8228
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 979-8228
Gr: K-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Golden Valley Orchard
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6550 Filbert Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 987-1490
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 987-1490
Gr: K-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Trajan Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6601 Trajan Dr.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-5200
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-5200
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Winship Community
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4305 S. Meridian Rd.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 241-8664
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 241-8664
Gr: K-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1111.
Clarksville Charter
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4818 Golden Foothill Parkway S
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 957-5802
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 957-5802
Gr: K-12 | 2,161 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1212.
Casa Roble Fundamental High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9151 Oak Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-5452
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-5452
Gr: 9-12 | 1,103 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1313.
Golden Valley River
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9601 Lake Natoma Dr.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 987-6141
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 987-6141
Gr: K-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1414.
Lake View Charter
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4672 County Road N
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 957-5877
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 957-5877
Gr: K-12 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Orangevale, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6545 Beech Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2200
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2200
Gr: K-6 | 328 students Minority enrollment: 22%
6550 Filbert Ave
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 293-8611
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 293-8611
Gr: 6-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Orangevale, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Orangevale, CA include Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary School, Pershing Elementary School and Twin Lakes Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Orangevale?
14 public schools are located in Orangevale.
What percentage of students in Orangevale go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Orangevale are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Orangevale?
Orangevale public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Orangevale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Orangevale include: Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle School vs. Andrew Carnegie Middle School, Andrew Carnegie Middle School vs. Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle School, Golden Valley River vs. Golden Valley Orchard
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