For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,953 students in Orangevale, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Orangevale, CA are Andrew Carnegie Middle School, Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle School and Golden Valley Orchard. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orangevale, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Orangevale have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Orangevale, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
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 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
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 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
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 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Lake View Charter
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Zinfandel Dr. Ste. 350
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 957-5877
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 957-5877
Gr: K-12 | 969 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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 middle schools in Orangevale, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Orangevale, CA include Andrew Carnegie Middle School, Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle School and Golden Valley Orchard.
How many public middle schools are located in Orangevale?
5 public middle schools are located in Orangevale.
What is the racial composition of students in Orangevale?
Orangevale public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Orangevale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle 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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