Public schools in Orangevale, CA
12 open public schools with an address in Orangevale, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,617
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
24.9:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
3
0 virtual
An overview of Orangevale public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Orangevale, CA: 9 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,617 students, an average of 468 per school. The largest campus is Casa Roble Fundamental High (1,150 students), and the largest elementary school is Pershing Elementary (494).
San Juan Unified operates the most schools here (9), plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 24.9:1, higher than 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.
School choice options include 3 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 45% 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 Orangevale
San Juan Unified
Public school district
9 schools in Orangevale · 68 total
American River Collegiate Academy District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Orangevale
Golden Valley Orchard District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Orangevale
Golden Valley River District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Orangevale
Elementary schools in Orangevale
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American River Collegiate Academy American River Collegiate Academy District · Charter | KG–05 | 132 | 20.5:1 | |
| Golden Valley Orchard Golden Valley Orchard District · Charter | KG–08 | 292 | 21.6:1 | |
| Golden Valley River Golden Valley River District · Charter | KG–08 | 297 | 25.8:1 | |
| Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary San Juan Unified | KG–05 | 307 | 25.6:1 | |
| Oakview Community Elementary San Juan Unified | KG–05 | 407 | 25.4:1 | |
| Ottomon Way Elementary San Juan Unified | KG–05 | 258 | 25.8:1 | |
| Pershing Elementary San Juan Unified | KG–06 | 494 | 26:1 | |
| Trajan Elementary San Juan Unified | KG–05 | 391 | 24.4:1 | |
| Twin Lakes Elementary San Juan Unified | KG–06 | 494 | 26:1 |
Middle schools in Orangevale
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Carnegie Middle San Juan Unified | 06–08 | 687 | 23:1 | |
| Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle San Juan Unified | 06–08 | 708 | 24:1 |
High schools in Orangevale
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Roble Fundamental High San Juan Unified | 09–12 | 1,150 | 21.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.8%
- Hispanic22.8%
- Black1.5%
- Asian3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial9.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Orangevale schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,617 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Orangevale
How many public schools are in Orangevale, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Orangevale: 9 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 5,617 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Orangevale?
Schools with an address in Orangevale belong to 4 education agencies, led by San Juan Unified (9 schools), American River Collegiate Academy District (1 school), Golden Valley Orchard District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Orangevale?
Casa Roble Fundamental High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Orangevale, with 1,150 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Orangevale?
Yes. 3 of the 12 public schools in Orangevale are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including American River Collegiate Academy, Golden Valley Orchard, Golden Valley River. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Orangevale schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Orangevale public schools is 24.9:1, higher than 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 Orangevale 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