On a parklike campus dotted with plenty of trees, Orangewood Elementary enrolls close to 1,000 students in pre-kindergarten through the eighth grade as part of the Washington Elementary School District in Phoenix.
Here, the faculty and staff honor a mission “to prepare students to become literate, creative, responsible, lifelong learners in partnership with families and the community.” Outside of the core curriculum, the school hosts computer classes, a robotics club, an environmental club, as well as Native American programs and school field trips.
Students also can thrive in electives and extracurriculars, ranging from band and choir to yearbook and even participation in annual Broadway Jr. musicals. For the more active set, children can compete in girls’ volleyball, boys’ and girls’ basketball, coed soccer, cross country, track, or girls’ softball.
To help foster better well-being, Orangewood hosts KidSpace, which is a before- and after-school care program (for a fee), offers tutoring and counseling services, and provides free breakfast and lunch for all students.
Not only is Orangewood School committed to helping its students grow academically, but the school also helps them to grow socially. The many activities and extracurriculars offered encourage students to make those interpersonal relationships and form long-lasting friendships.
Orangewood School
Public Elementary, Middle School
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Grade K-8
7337 N 19th Ave,
Phoenix, AZ
Washington Elementary School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
25%
Niche Grade
C+
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
19.6%
GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
49%
State Average
44%
Science
17%
State Average
31%
Student Diversity
Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
Hispanic
54.1%
Black
18.7%
White
13.1%
Native American
8.4%
Two or more races
4.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/13/2021
I enjoyed teaching the students at Orangewood and working with most of the other staff. The educators do their best to ensure a quality learning experience for the students. I had quite a few negative experiences while teaching that caused me to leave and give it three stars. I was asked to stay as a staff member. There are many good people at Orangewood, so I do not want to detail my circumstances since they were highly unusual.
GreatSchools Reviews
2/17/2025
The entire staff is dedicated to helping students learn. Both of our boys have been so happy here and continue to be successful in their academics. We are very thankful for the hard-working teachers and all of their efforts in helping our boys thrive.
1/15/2025
The school has been doing great. They have been updating the parent on school activities and doing excellent job.
1/14/2025
The teachers at Orangewood are dedicated and hardworking. They go above and beyond to support students at their academic levels and support their individual personalities and learning styles. Teachers communicate regularly with one another and parents. Teachers regularly engage in data discussions t...
1/13/2025
We have been a part of the Orangewood family since 2017! All three of my children attend Orangewood. We have had amazing experiences with wonderful teachers. The culture at Orangewood is welcoming, warm, friendly and caring. A true environment to encourage learning at its best! Orangewood has a good...
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Alhambra
List Price Range
$160K - $4.4M
Homes For Sale
89
Average Home Value
$475,222
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
55%
Household Income
$75,195
% of College Grads
23.2%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
2,135 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
48.9%
Homes for Sale
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Parks in this Area
Washington Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Cielito Park
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- Basketball
- Picnic Area
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- Grills
- Picnic Area
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- Picnic Area
John F. and Mary P. Long Homestead Park
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- Picnic Area
- Trails
Colter Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Tawa Mini Park
- Playground
Kid Street Park
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