William W. Orr Elementary

William W. Orr Elementary serves 356 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Norwalk, California. The school earns a composite score of 9.5 out of 10, rated Exceptional, with a perfect 10.0 for student growth — a strong signal that kids here are making measurable academic gains year over year.

The numbers behind that rating are hard to ignore. Orr ranks first among all 21 public schools in Norwalk and sits at 15th out of 9,533 public schools statewide — placing it in the top fraction of a percent and outperforming 100% of California schools by composite measure. That kind of standing reflects consistent, system-wide execution rather than a single strong year.

Each classroom averages 18.7 students per teacher, keeping instruction relatively personal for a public school setting. Families searching for a high-performing neighborhood option will find Orr difficult to beat on the data. It operates as a regular public school, meaning no application or lottery is required for eligible students — the performance here is accessible, not selective.

For parents prioritizing academic outcomes and demonstrated growth at the elementary level, Orr represents one of the strongest public options in the state.