For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,454 students in Orangevale, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 161 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Orangevale, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Orangevale, CA are Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary School, Pershing Elementary School and Twin Lakes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orangevale, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Orangevale have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Orangevale, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7145 Filbert Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 979-8209
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 979-8209
Gr: K-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Pershing Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9010 Pershing Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 979-8076
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 979-8076
Gr: K-6 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5515 Main Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2243
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2243
Gr: K-6 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Oakview Community Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7229 Beech Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2215
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2215
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Ottomon Way Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9460 Ottomon Way
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 979-8228
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 979-8228
Gr: K-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Trajan Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6601 Trajan Dr.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-5200
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-5200
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1010.
Casa Roble Fundamental High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9151 Oak Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-5452
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 971-5452
Gr: 9-12 | 1,150 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Orangevale, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Orangevale, CA include Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary School, Pershing Elementary School and Twin Lakes Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Orangevale?
12 public schools are located in Orangevale.
What percentage of students in Orangevale go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Orangevale are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Orangevale?
Orangevale public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Orangevale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Orangevale include: Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle School vs. Andrew Carnegie Middle School, Andrew Carnegie Middle School vs. Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle School, Twin Lakes Elementary School vs. Pershing Elementary School
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