Best Public Schools in Zip Code 95963

This analysis covers 10 public schools serving grades K-12 in the Orland, California area (zip code 95963), revealing a community with significant performance disparities and a few standout institutions.

Among the schools, Plaza Elementary and Lake Elementary are clear top performers, both earning 4-star ratings with strong test scores and remarkably low chronic absenteeism. Orland High is the highest-performing traditional high school with a 97% graduation rate. In contrast, Price Intermediate, the only traditional middle school, ranks very low with concerning math proficiency, and the alternative schools, particularly Success One!, face severe challenges with graduation and attendance.

The data shows no clear link between per-student spending and outcomes, as high-achieving Plaza spends the least. Chronic absenteeism is a strong indicator, with the best schools having near-perfect attendance. The Orland Joint Unified district contains both the area's best high school and some of its most struggling elementary and middle schools, suggesting uneven performance. For parents, this highlights pockets of excellence alongside schools that would benefit from targeted support and proven strategies from the higher performers.