7.9 avg / 10

Best Schools in Orange Cove, California

5 schools · 3 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 5

Districts: 1

Avg Rating: 7.9/10

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Use this page to compare every school in Orange Cove by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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High · Kings Canyon Joint Unified. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Elementary · Kings Canyon Joint Unified. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Orange Cove for 2026 are Orange Cove High (8.6/10), Sheridan Elementary (8.2/10), and Mccord Elementary (7.6/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 5 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

A. L. Conner Elementary

STAAR proficiency rose +12.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Orange Cove schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Orange Cove

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Orange Cove High	8.6 / 10	High	—	93th
2	Sheridan Elementary	8.2 / 10	Elementary	—	87th
3	Mccord Elementary	7.6 / 10	Elementary	—	76th
4	A. L. Conner Elementary	7.6 / 10	Elementary	—	76th
5	Citrus Middle	7.5 / 10	Middle	—	74th

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Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 7.9/10
Median household income: $39,632
Median home value: $240,500
Bachelor's degree or higher: 11%
Avg commute: 30 min
Owner-occupied homes: 44%

How Orange Cove compares

California rank

#33 of 597

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+1.6

above California avg (6.3)

Median household income

$40k

40% of California median

Schools in this city

5

About Schools in Orange Cove, California

Orange Cove, California is home to 5 schools, including 5 public schools. The city's schools span 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 7.9 out of 10, schools in Orange Cove perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Orange Cove is Orange Cove High with a composite score of 8.6/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Orange Cove is served by 1 school district: Kings Canyon Joint Unified. These districts collectively serve 9,658 students.

Orange Cove's community shows 11% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $39,632. The poverty rate in the area is 37.7%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Elementary Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Sheridan Elementary 403 students · Kindergarten–5th	403	Kindergarten–5th	8.2
2	Mccord Elementary 405 students · Kindergarten–5th	405	Kindergarten–5th	7.6
3	A. L. Conner Elementary 331 students · Kindergarten–5th	331	Kindergarten–5th	7.6

Middle Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Citrus Middle 587 students · 6th–8th	587	6th–8th	7.5

High Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Orange Cove High 631 students · 9th–12th	631	9th–12th	8.6

Schools in Orange Cove

Orange Cove, California · 5 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$39,632

Median Home Value

$240,500

Median Rent

$993/mo

Population

10,047

College Educated

11%

Homeownership

44%

Avg Commute

30 min

Poverty Rate

37.7%

Community Profile

Orange Cove has a median household income of $39,632. It is a community where 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $240,500, with a median rent of $993/month. The area has a poverty rate of 37.7%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 30 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: California
Elementary: 3
Middle: 1
High: 1

Resources

🔍 Google "Orange Cove schools" 🏫 GreatSchools Orange Cove 📊 Niche Orange Cove Rankings 📍 Google Maps: Schools

School District

Kings Canyon Joint Unified

23 schools · 9,658 students

Nearby Cities

Lake Mathews (1 school)

Kingsburg (13 schools)

14 mi

Ivanhoe (1 school)

17 mi

Porterville (3 schools)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Orange Cove, California

How many schools are in Orange Cove, California?

Orange Cove has 5 schools, including 5 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Orange Cove, California?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Orange Cove is 7.9 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Orange Cove, California?

The top-ranked school in Orange Cove on MySchoolScout is Orange Cove High with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What is the best elementary school in Orange Cove, California?

The top-ranked elementary school in Orange Cove on MySchoolScout is Sheridan Elementary with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What is the best middle school in Orange Cove, California?

The top-ranked middle school in Orange Cove on MySchoolScout is Citrus Middle with a composite score of 7.5/10.

What is the best high school in Orange Cove, California?

The top-ranked high school in Orange Cove on MySchoolScout is Orange Cove High with a composite score of 8.6/10.

How many school districts serve Orange Cove, California?

Orange Cove is served by 1 school district: Kings Canyon Joint Unified.

What is the education level in Orange Cove, California?

According to Census data, 11% of adults in Orange Cove have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Orange Cove, California?

The median household income in Orange Cove is approximately $39,632 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Orange Cove, California?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Orange Cove is 21.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Orange Cove, California?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.