For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,357 students in Orange Cove, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Orange Cove, CA are Orange Cove High School, Sheridan Elementary School and A. L. Conner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange Cove, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Orange Cove have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Orange Cove, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orange Cove High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1700 Anchor Ave.
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 626-5900
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 626-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Ninth St.
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 305-7260
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 305-7260
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
A. L. Conner Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
222 Fourth St.
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 305-7200
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 305-7200
Gr: K-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Citrus Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Anchor Ave.
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 305-7370
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 305-7370
Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Mccord Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
333 Center St.
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 305-7250
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 305-7250
Gr: K-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Orange Cove, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Orange Cove, CA include Orange Cove High School, Sheridan Elementary School and A. L. Conner Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Orange Cove?
5 public schools are located in Orange Cove.
What is the racial composition of students in Orange Cove?
Orange Cove public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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