Excellent
#1598 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 17% in state
Sleepy Hollow Elementary
Elementary School · Orinda Union
20 Washington Ln., Orinda, CA 94563
Enrollment
374
Student-Teacher
19.7:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
374
Student-Teacher
19.7:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#1,598 of 9,539
In Orinda
#6 of 6
public schools
In district
#5 of 5
Orinda Union
Equity
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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Sleepy Hollow Elementary
Elementary School in Orinda · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Sleepy Hollow Elementary
Sleepy Hollow Elementary is a public elementary school in Orinda, CA, part of Orinda Union. Sleepy Hollow Elementary serves approximately 374 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Sleepy Hollow Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,598 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Sleepy Hollow Elementary show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 8.0 · Excellent
- District avg 8.7
- CA avg 6.2
Score Breakdown
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Sleepy Hollow Elementary — Students at Sleepy Hollow Elementary score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
2.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.6/10.
How Sleepy Hollow Elementary Compares
See how Sleepy Hollow Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
20 Washington Ln., Orinda, CA 94563
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sleepy Hollow Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. John Muir Elementary (rated 9.4/10, 4.3 miles away, in nearby Berkeley), which scores notably higher. Another option is Emerson Elementary (rated 9.4/10, 4.3 miles away, in nearby Berkeley), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Wagner Ranch Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Orinda, see our Orinda schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wagner Ranch Elementary Orinda | 0.8 mi | 9.2 |
| Holden High School Orinda | 1.7 mi | — |
| HOLDEN HIGH SCHOOL Orinda | 1.7 mi | 5.6 |
| ORINDA ACADEMY Orinda | 1.9 mi | 6.8 |
| Orinda Academy Orinda | 1.9 mi | — |
| Glorietta Elementary Orinda | 3.3 mi | 8.8 |
| Happy Valley Elementary Lafayette | 3.2 mi | 7.7 |
| Kaiser Early Childhood Center Oakland | 4.2 mi | 7.3 |
| Bentley School Oakland | 4.2 mi | — |
| CONTRA COSTA JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Lafayette | 3.7 mi | 7.3 |
| Contra Costa Jewish Day School Lafayette | 3.8 mi | — |
| John Muir Elementary Berkeley | 4.3 mi | 9.4 |
| Pear Tree Community School Oakland | 4.5 mi | — |
| Cragmont Elementary Berkeley | 3.8 mi | 8.9 |
| Emerson Elementary Berkeley | 4.3 mi | 9.4 |
| MAYBECK HIGH SCHOOL Berkeley | 4.3 mi | 7.4 |
| Maybeck High School Berkeley | 4.3 mi | — |
| BERKELEY ROSE WALDORF SCHOOL Berkeley | 4.3 mi | 8.5 |
| Emerge Berkeley Christian Academy Berkeley | 4.3 mi | — |
| THE COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Oakland | 4.7 mi | 7.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94563 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$250,001
Median Home Value
$1,810,100
Median Rent
$2,407/mo
Population
19,409
College Educated
85.3%
Homeownership
92.1%
Avg Commute
36.4 min
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Median Age
49
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sleepy Hollow Elementary
What grades does Sleepy Hollow Elementary serve?
Sleepy Hollow Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sleepy Hollow Elementary?
Sleepy Hollow Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 374 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sleepy Hollow Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sleepy Hollow Elementary is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sleepy Hollow Elementary rank in CA?
Sleepy Hollow Elementary ranks #1,598 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sleepy Hollow Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sleepy Hollow Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sleepy Hollow Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sleepy Hollow Elementary has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sleepy Hollow Elementary a charter school?
No, Sleepy Hollow Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sleepy Hollow Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sleepy Hollow Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sleepy Hollow Elementary?
2.7% of students at Sleepy Hollow Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 374
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 2.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Phone
- (925) 254-8711
Resources & Links
District
Orinda Union- District Enrollment
- 2,554
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,312
- District Rank
- #5 of 5
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