Public schools in Orange Cove, CA
5 open public schools with an address in Orange Cove, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,364
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
22.2:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Orange Cove public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Orange Cove, CA: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,364 students, an average of 473 per school. The largest campus is Orange Cove High (635 students), and the largest elementary school is McCord Elementary (426).
Every listed school belongs to Kings Canyon Joint Unified. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 22.2:1, similar to the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 95% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Orange Cove
Elementary schools in Orange Cove
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. L. Conner Elementary Kings Canyon Joint Unified | KG–05 | 308 | 22:1 | |
| McCord Elementary Kings Canyon Joint Unified | KG–05 | 426 | 23.7:1 | |
| Sheridan Elementary Kings Canyon Joint Unified | KG–05 | 393 | 22.5:1 |
Middle schools in Orange Cove
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citrus Middle Kings Canyon Joint Unified | 06–08 | 602 | 22.2:1 |
High schools in Orange Cove
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Cove High Kings Canyon Joint Unified | 09–12 | 635 | 18.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.7%
- Hispanic96.5%
- Black0.6%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Orange Cove schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,364 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Orange Cove
How many public schools are in Orange Cove, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Orange Cove: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,364 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Orange Cove?
All listed public schools with an address in Orange Cove belong to Kings Canyon Joint Unified. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Orange Cove?
Orange Cove High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Orange Cove, with 635 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Orange Cove?
No school with an address in Orange Cove is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in California.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Orange Cove schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Orange Cove public schools is 22.2:1, similar to the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Orange Cove guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities