For most Orinda addresses, Orinda Union School District runs the TK to 8 schools and Acalanes Union High School District runs the high school, Miramonte High on Moraga Way. Which elementary school serves a specific house depends on the attendance area, so verify every address with the district before you write an offer.
Here’s how to check, and what the state’s 2025 data shows for each school.
Which school districts serve Orinda?
Two districts, one for each level:
- Orinda Union School District (OUSD). TK through 8th grade. Four elementary schools and Orinda Intermediate School. District office at 8 Altarinda Road, (925) 254-4901.
- Acalanes Union High School District (AUHSD). Grades 9 to 12. Miramonte High School, at 750 Moraga Way, is the district’s high school in Orinda.
Homes near the town line with Lafayette, Moraga or unincorporated land can fall in a different attendance area, or even a different district. Don’t go by the city name on the listing.
How do I check the schools for a specific address?
Ask the district, in writing. Three steps:
- Use the OUSD Attendance Area page. Orinda Union School District posts its attendance area information at orindaschools.org under Enrollment, Attendance Area (checked September 25, 2026).
- Call to confirm. The OUSD district office is (925) 254-4901. For high school, contact Acalanes Union High School District at acalanes.k12.ca.us.
- Save the answer. Keep the email or a screenshot with the date. Boundaries and enrollment rules can change.
Do this before your contingencies expire, not after.
What does the 2025 state data show for Orinda’s schools?
These are the district’s and each school’s own results on the 2025 California School Dashboard, the state’s official report. ELA and math are shown as points above the state standard on the state test. Higher means further above standard.
| School (address) | ELA, points above standard | Math, points above standard | Chronic absenteeism |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orinda Union School District (all schools) | 95.3 | 78.5 | 5.1% |
| Del Rey Elementary (25 El Camino Moraga) | 84.9 | 69.3 | 3.6% |
| Glorietta Elementary (15 Martha Road) | 90.6 | 70.9 | 4.0% |
| Sleepy Hollow Elementary (20 Washington Lane) | 90.5 | 80.7 | 4.5% |
| Wagner Ranch Elementary (350 Camino Pablo) | 102.9 | 85.4 | 4.1% |
| Orinda Intermediate (80 Ivy Drive, grades 6 to 8) | 99.0 | 81.5 | 7.2% |
Source: 2025 California School Dashboard (caschooldashboard.org), checked September 25, 2026. OUSD reported enrollment of 2,594 on the same Dashboard.
What does the 2025 data show for Miramonte High?
From the 2025 California School Dashboard (checked September 25, 2026):
| Measure | Miramonte High | Acalanes Union High School District |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 97.7% | 97.7% |
| Prepared for college or career | 89.8% | 83.7% |
| ELA, points above standard | 139.7 | 95.2 |
| Math, points above standard | 90.5 | 49.5 |
The Dashboard lists Miramonte’s enrollment at 1,167 and the district’s at 5,425. Miramonte’s suspension rate was 1.4%.
How should I read these numbers?
As one input, not a verdict. The Dashboard measures test results, attendance and graduation for the students enrolled that year. It doesn’t measure a school’s programs, class sizes or whether a school fits your student. Visit, read the school’s School Accountability Report Card on the district site, and ask the school your own questions.
We don’t rank schools, and nothing here is a promise about any school’s future results.
Do Orinda schools come with parcel taxes?
Yes. Orinda Union School District lists three parcel taxes on local property: Measure A at $385 per parcel (approved 2003), Measure B at $124 (2009) and Measure Z at $295 a year for seven years (approved March 7, 2023). Exemptions exist for some owners (Orinda Union School District, Parcel Tax Measures A, B, Z page, checked September 25, 2026). They show up on the property tax bill. For what that means for your budget, talk to a tax professional or the Contra Costa County Treasurer-Tax Collector.
Does the school change what a house is worth?
It can, but price the house, not the label. Buyers often compare homes in the same attendance area. When we price an Orinda home, we look at recent sales on comparable streets, and those sales already reflect what buyers paid for location, lot and house together.
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What high school serves Orinda?
Miramonte High School, at 750 Moraga Way, is Acalanes Union High School District’s high school in Orinda. On the 2025 California School Dashboard it shows a 97.7% graduation rate and 89.8% of students prepared for college or career. Attendance depends on the exact address, so verify with Acalanes Union High School District before you buy.
How many elementary schools are in Orinda?
Orinda Union School District runs four elementary schools, Del Rey, Glorietta, Sleepy Hollow and Wagner Ranch, plus Orinda Intermediate School for grades 6 to 8. Which elementary serves a house depends on the attendance area. Check the district’s Attendance Area page and confirm with the district office at (925) 254-4901.
Where do I find official school data for Orinda?
The California School Dashboard at caschooldashboard.org is the state’s official report. It shows each school’s results on state tests, attendance, suspension and, for high schools, graduation and college or career readiness. The figures on this page are from the 2025 Dashboard, checked September 25, 2026. Each school’s Accountability Report Card is on the district website.
Can an Orinda address be in a different school district?
It can happen near the edges. Homes near the lines with Lafayette, Moraga or unincorporated areas can fall in a different attendance area, and the city on the listing does not decide it. Confirm the schools for the exact address with Orinda Union School District and Acalanes Union High School District, in writing, before your contingencies expire.
Your next step
Found a house you like? Send us the address. We’ll pull recent sales nearby and help you get the school assignment confirmed with the district before you commit. Talk to our team about Orinda schools and homes or call (510) 949-5525.
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By Bill Davis, DRE #01880656, The Davis Team at eXp Realty, Orinda, CA. Updated September 24, 2026.
Sources
- California School Dashboard, 2025 results for Orinda Union School District, Del Rey, Glorietta, Sleepy Hollow and Wagner Ranch elementary schools, Orinda Intermediate, Acalanes Union High School District and Miramonte High: caschooldashboard.org (checked September 25, 2026)
- Orinda Union School District, Attendance Area page: orindaschools.org/Enrollment/Attendance-Area (checked September 25, 2026)
- Orinda Union School District, Parcel Tax Measures A, B, Z page: orindaschools.org (checked September 25, 2026)
- Acalanes Union High School District: acalanes.k12.ca.us