Best elementary schools in Orange (2025)
Schools classified as elementary by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 17 schools in Orange, California. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 166McPherson MagnetOrange · Public Elementary63% Math proficiency · 863 students
- 263Linda Vista ElementaryOrange · Public Elementary59% Math proficiency · 289 students
- 363Chapman Hills ElementaryOrange · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 321 students
- 450Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE AcademyOrange · Public Elementary45% Math proficiency · 493 students
- 540Prospect ElementaryOrange · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 332 students
- 639Palmyra GATE MagnetOrange · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 429 students
- 738West Orange ElementaryOrange · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 410 students
- 834La Veta ElementaryOrange · Public Elementary39% Math proficiency · 408 students
- 930Handy ElementaryOrange · Public Elementary35% Math proficiency · 377 students
- 1025Jordan Academy of Language and Computer ScienceOrange · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 430 students
- 1123California iInspire AcademyOrange · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 699 students
- 1222Olive ElementaryOrange · Public Elementary21% Math proficiency · 319 students
- 1322Sycamore ElementaryOrange · Public Elementary29% Math proficiency · 357 students
- 1420Taft ElementaryOrange · Public Elementary26% Math proficiency · 387 students
- 1519Tomorrow's Leadership Collaborative (TLC) CharterOrange · Charter Elementary10% Math proficiency · 192 students
- 1613Esplanade ElementaryOrange · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 288 students
- 1711Cambridge ElementaryOrange · Public Elementary13% Math proficiency · 415 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McPherson Magnet Orange · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 66.2 Top 50% | 63% Math proficiency | 863 |
| 2 | Linda Vista Elementary Orange · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 63.1 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 289 |
| 3 | Chapman Hills Elementary Orange · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 62.6 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 321 |
| 4 | Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE Academy Orange · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 49.9 Lower 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 493 |
| 5 | Prospect Elementary Orange · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 39.7 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 332 |
| 6 | Palmyra GATE Magnet Orange · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 38.5 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 429 |
| 7 | West Orange Elementary Orange · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 38.1 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 410 |
| 8 | La Veta Elementary Orange · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 34.1 Lower 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 408 |
| 9 | Handy Elementary Orange · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 30.1 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 377 |
| 10 | Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science Orange · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 25.3 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 430 |
| 11 | California iInspire Academy Orange · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 22.6 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 699 |
| 12 | Olive Elementary Orange · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 22.4 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 319 |
| 13 | Sycamore Elementary Orange · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 22.1 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 357 |
| 14 | Taft Elementary Orange · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 19.9 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 387 |
| 15 | Tomorrow's Leadership Collaborative (TLC) Charter Orange · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Charter | 18.9 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 192 |
| 16 | Esplanade Elementary Orange · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 12.7 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 288 |
| 17 | Cambridge Elementary Orange · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 10.6 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 415 |
McPherson Magnet in Orange leads the 2025 list of elementary schools in Orange with a Success Index (US) of 66.2. Of the 17 schools shown, 16 are public, 1 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider California elementary schools rankings, every school on the Orange page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best elementary school in Orange?
McPherson Magnet in Orange, California ranks first among elementary schools in Orange with a Success Index (US) of 66.2 out of 100 (Enrollment: 863).
How are elementary schools in Orange ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.