For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,351 students in 92868, CA (there are , serving 200 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 92868, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 92868, CA are Unity Middle College High School, West Orange Elementary School and Sycamore Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92868 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92868, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92868, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Unity Middle College High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1937 West Chapman Ave., Ste. 1
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 473-0723
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 473-0723
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
West Orange Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
243 South Bush
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 997-6283
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 997-6283
Gr: K-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 North Main St.
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 997-6277
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 997-6277
Gr: K-6 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Portola Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
270 North Palm Dr.
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 997-6361
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 997-6361
Gr: 6-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 92868, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 92868, CA include Unity Middle College High School, West Orange Elementary School and Sycamore Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 92868?
4 public schools are located in 92868.
What percentage of students in 92868 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 92868 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92868?
92868 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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