Orinda Academy
Independent school · Grades 8–12
Orinda, CA
19 Altarinda Rd, Orinda, CA 94563
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+College-going
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 67% of independent schools in California
- Serving families in Orinda since at least 2011
In Orinda, California, Orinda Academy is an independent private school for students from 8th grade through 12th grade. About 27 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 67% of independent high schools in California. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school reports that about 75% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 8–12
- Students
- 27
- Teachers
- 6.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 10 girls, 17 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 75% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 67% of independent high schools in California (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 69% of independent high schools in California.
- Compared with 61 independent high schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Orinda Academy
What grades does Orinda Academy serve?
Orinda Academy serves grades 8–12.
How many students attend Orinda Academy?
About 27 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Orinda Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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