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Very Good

#398 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 22% of private schools

Orangewood Academy

School

13732 CLINTON ST, Garden Grove, CA 92843

Private

Enrollment

233

Student-Teacher

14.7:1

Score

7.2

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#398 of 1,787

In Garden Grove

#2 of 9

public schools

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Orangewood Academy

7.2/10

School in Garden Grove · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.6/10

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About Orangewood Academy

Orangewood Academy is a private school in Garden Grove, CA. Orangewood Academy serves approximately 233 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Orangewood Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #398 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.9 pts above CA schools
  • This school 7.2 · Very Good
  • CA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

Orangewood Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Orangewood Academy compares to 51 public schools serving similar grades in Garden Grove, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
This School
vs
23.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
233
This School
vs
576
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.2
This School
vs
7.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 42.9% vs 0%
Asian 20.2% vs 0%
Black 9% vs 0%
White 8.2% vs 0%
Orangewood Academy Garden Grove Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Orangewood Academy (this school) 7.2
Clinton Elementary 6.6
Leroy L. Doig Intermediate 8.2
Santiago High 7.9
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary 7.6
Riverdale Elementary 6.9
Ocia A. Peters Elementary 6.9
Woodbury Elementary 7.1
C. C. Violette Elementary 6.3
Lampson Elementary 5.2
Earl Warren Elementary 7.9
Izaak Walton Intermediate 8.1
Genevieve M. Crosby Elementary 8.5
Garden Grove High 8.7
Mitchell Elementary 5.9
Parkview Elementary 6.3
Morningside Elementary 8.6
Excelsior Elementary 8.9
Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary 7.0
James Irvine Intermediate 8.4
Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate 7.6

Showing 20 of 51 schools. View all schools in Garden Grove

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B- 4.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,295
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 9.2 / 10
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Diversity Index 71%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
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Enrollment 233
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 42.9%
Asian 20.2%
Two or More 12.0%
Black 9.0%
White 8.2%
Native American 5.6%
Pacific Islander 2.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

13732 CLINTON ST, Garden Grove, CA 92843

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Orangewood Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. R. F. Hazard Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Santa Ana), which scores notably higher. Another option is Leroy L. Doig Intermediate (rated 8.2/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana (rated 8.0/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Santa Ana), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Garden Grove, see our Garden Grove schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Clinton Elementary Garden Grove 0.1 mi 6.6
Leroy L. Doig Intermediate Garden Grove 0.3 mi 8.2
Santiago High Garden Grove 0.3 mi 7.9
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary Garden Grove 0.5 mi 7.6
Samueli Academy Santa Ana 0.5 mi 5.8
Riverdale Elementary Garden Grove 0.9 mi 6.9
Romero-Cruz Academy Santa Ana 1.1 mi 3.3
Vista Condor Global Academy Santa Ana 1.1 mi 4.4
Vista Heritage Global Academy Santa Ana 1.1 mi 4.6
Village Bible Academy Garden Grove 1.1 mi
Fremont Elementary Santa Ana 1.2 mi 6.7
R. F. Hazard Elementary Santa Ana 1.2 mi 8.6
Ocia A. Peters Elementary Garden Grove 1.2 mi 6.9
King of Kings Christian Academy Garden Grove 1.1 mi
KING OF KINGS LUTHERAN Garden Grove 1.1 mi 5.5
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana Santa Ana 1.4 mi 8.0
Woodbury Elementary Garden Grove 1.2 mi 7.1
SANTA CLARA DAY NURSERY Santa Ana 1.2 mi
C. C. Violette Elementary Garden Grove 1.4 mi 6.3
Lampson Elementary Garden Grove 1.4 mi 5.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 92843 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$82,009

Median Home Value

$665,900

Median Rent

$1,878/mo

Population

46,553

College Educated

18.5%

Homeownership

49%

Avg Commute

27.6 min

Poverty Rate

14.9%

Median Age

38.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Orangewood Academy

What grades does Orangewood Academy serve?

Orangewood Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Orangewood Academy?

Orangewood Academy has an enrollment of approximately 233 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Orangewood Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Orangewood Academy is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Orangewood Academy rank in CA?

Orangewood Academy ranks #398 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Orangewood Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Orangewood Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Orangewood Academy a private school?

Yes, Orangewood Academy is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Orangewood Academy a religious school?

Orangewood Academy has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
53 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
44 Some Transit
Bike Score
58 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
233
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Seventh-day Adventist
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
185 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Orange County

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