Public schools in Orinda, CA
6 open public schools with an address in Orinda, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,757
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
21.4:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Orinda public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Orinda, CA: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,757 students, an average of 626 per school. The largest campus is Miramonte High (1,167 students), and the largest elementary school is Wagner Ranch Elementary (489).
Orinda Union operates the most schools here (5), and 2 regular districts have at least one Orinda campus. 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 21.4:1, 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 4% 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 Orinda
Elementary schools in Orinda
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Rey Elementary Orinda Union | KG–05 | 435 | 21.8:1 | |
| Glorietta Elementary Orinda Union | KG–05 | 445 | 23.4:1 | |
| Sleepy Hollow Elementary Orinda Union | KG–05 | 399 | 21:1 | |
| Wagner Ranch Elementary Orinda Union | KG–05 | 489 | 22.2:1 |
Middle schools in Orinda
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orinda Intermediate Orinda Union | 06–08 | 822 | 19.1:1 |
High schools in Orinda
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miramonte High Acalanes Union High | 09–12 | 1,167 | 19:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.2%
- Hispanic8.4%
- Black0.9%
- Asian20.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial16.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Orinda schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,757 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Orinda
How many public schools are in Orinda, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Orinda: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,757 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Orinda?
Schools with an address in Orinda belong to 2 education agencies, led by Orinda Union (5 schools), Acalanes Union High (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 Orinda?
Miramonte High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Orinda, with 1,167 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Orinda?
No school with an address in Orinda 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 Orinda schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Orinda public schools is 21.4:1, 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 Orinda 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