Best Schools in Orick, California
1 schools · 1 Elementary
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Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
Pending
test data coming
Median Home
$400,000
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
Pending
test data coming
Median Home
$400,000
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Median household income
- $43,250
- Median home value
- $400,000
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16%
- Avg commute
- 21 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 53%
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Orick compares
Median household income
$43k
43% of California median
About Schools in Orick, California
Orick, California is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 elementary school.
Orick is served by 1 school district: Orick Elementary. These districts collectively serve 10 students.
Orick's community shows 16% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $43,250. The poverty rate in the area is 21.1%.
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.
Elementary Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 students · Kindergarten–8th | — |
Schools in Orick
Orick, California · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$43,250
Median Home Value
$400,000
Median Rent
$732/mo
Population
349
College Educated
16%
Homeownership
53%
Avg Commute
21 min
Poverty Rate
21.1%
Community Profile
Orick has a median household income of $43,250. It is a community where 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $400,000, with a median rent of $732/month. The area has a poverty rate of 21.1%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 21 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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- California
- Elementary
- 1
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Common questions about schools in Orick, California
How many schools are in Orick, California?
Orick has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
How many school districts serve Orick, California?
Orick is served by 1 school district: Orick Elementary.
What is the education level in Orick, California?
According to Census data, 16% of adults in Orick have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Orick, California?
The median household income in Orick is approximately $43,250 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Orick, 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.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.