Best Schools in Oro Grande, California
8 schools · 1 Elementary · 7 Other
Choosing a school in Oro Grande?
Use this page to compare every school in Oro Grande by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Oro Grande Elementary
Elementary · Oro Grande. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Riverside Preparatory
Other · Riverside Preparatory District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Mojave River Academy - Rockview Park
Other · Mojave River Academy - Rockview Park District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Oro Grande for 2026 are Oro Grande Elementary (6.7/10), Riverside Preparatory (6.1/10), and Mojave River Academy - Rockview Park (5.6/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 8 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.
Schools
8
in this city
Avg Score
5.3
out of 10
Median Home
$313,700
home value · ACS
Districts
8
serving the city
Schools
8
in this city
Avg Score
5.3
out of 10
Median Home
$313,700
home value · ACS
Districts
8
serving the city
Rates 6.7/10 despite 96% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Oro Grande schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +1.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Oro Grande schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Oro Grande
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (8 rated schools; 8 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oro Grande Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Riverside Preparatory | 6.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Mojave River Academy - Rockview Park | 5.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Mojave River Academy - Marble City | 5.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Mojave River Academy - Route 66 | 5.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Mojave River Academy - Oro Grande | 4.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon | 4.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Mojave River Academy - National Trails | 4.4 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.3/10
- Median household income
- $75,000
- Median home value
- $313,700
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 58%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Of occupied housing units
How Oro Grande compares
California rank
#556 of 599
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-1.0
below California avg (6.3)
Median household income
$75k
75% of California median
Schools in this city
8
8 districts draw attendance lines through Oro Grande
Oro Grande is not one school system. 8 districts cut across the city limits, and the largest still holds only 13% of the public campuses.
Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon District is the largest slice at 1 of 8 public schools — not a majority. Choosing a Oro Grande address is choosing a district first.
Among 8 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 4.4 to 6.7 — the spread is inside Oro Grande, not a citywide average.
- Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon District1 public · 13%
- Mojave River Academy - Marble City District1 public · 13%
- Mojave River Academy - National Trails District1 public · 13%
- Mojave River Academy - Oro Grande District1 public · 13%
- Mojave River Academy - Rockview Park District1 public · 13%
About Schools in Oro Grande, California
Oro Grande, California is home to 8 schools, including 8 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school.
With an average rating of 5.3 out of 10, schools in Oro Grande show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Oro Grande is Oro Grande Elementary with a composite score of 6.7/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Oro Grande is served by 8 school districts. These districts collectively serve 5,159 students.
Oro Grande's community shows 13% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $75,000. The poverty rate in the area is 17.1%.
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 | 93 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.7 |
Other Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,401 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.1 |
| 2 | 313 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.6 |
| 3 | 222 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.4 |
| 4 | 448 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.0 |
| 5 | 754 students · Kindergarten–12th | 4.7 |
| 6 | 233 students · Kindergarten–12th | 4.5 |
| 7 | 695 students · Kindergarten–12th | 4.4 |
Schools in Oro Grande
Oro Grande, California · 8 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$75,000
Median Home Value
$313,700
Median Rent
$1,212/mo
Population
925
College Educated
13%
Homeownership
58%
Poverty Rate
17.1%
Community Profile
Oro Grande has a median household income of $75,000. It is a community where 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $313,700, with a median rent of $1,212/month. The area has a poverty rate of 17.1%. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- California
- Elementary
- 1
- Other
- 7
Resources
School Districts (8)
Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon District
1 school · 233 students
Mojave River Academy - Route 66 District
1 school · 448 students
Mojave River Academy - Marble City District
1 school · 222 students
Mojave River Academy - National Trails District
1 school · 695 students
Mojave River Academy - Oro Grande District
1 school · 754 students
Mojave River Academy - Rockview Park District
1 school · 313 students
Riverside Preparatory District
1 school · 2,401 students
Oro Grande
1 school · 93 students
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How we rate schools
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See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Oro Grande, California
How many schools are in Oro Grande, California?
Oro Grande has 8 schools, including 8 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Oro Grande, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Oro Grande is 5.3 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 Oro Grande, California?
The top-ranked school in Oro Grande on MySchoolScout is Oro Grande Elementary with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What is the best elementary school in Oro Grande, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in Oro Grande on MySchoolScout is Oro Grande Elementary with a composite score of 6.7/10.
How many school districts serve Oro Grande, California?
Oro Grande is served by 8 school districts: Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon District, Mojave River Academy - Route 66 District, Mojave River Academy - Marble City District, Mojave River Academy - National Trails District, Mojave River Academy - Oro Grande District, Mojave River Academy - Rockview Park District, Riverside Preparatory District, Oro Grande.
What is the education level in Oro Grande, California?
According to Census data, 13% of adults in Oro Grande have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Oro Grande, California?
The median household income in Oro Grande is approximately $75,000 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Oro Grande, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Oro Grande is 23.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Oro Grande, 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.