For the 2024 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 19,431 students in Fullerton, CA (there are 14 private schools, serving 2,017 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Fullerton, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Fullerton has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Fullerton, CA are Laguna Road Elementary School, Robert C. Fisler Elementary School and Troy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fullerton, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Fullerton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fullerton, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Laguna Road Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 W. Laguna Rd.
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 447-7725
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 447-7725
Grades: K-6
| 561 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Robert C. Fisler Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1350 Starbuck St.
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-2890
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-2890
Grades: K-8
| 843 students
Rank: #33.
Troy High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2200 E. Dorothy Ln.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 626-4401
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 626-4401
Grades: 9-12
| 2,614 students
Rank: #44.
Acacia Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 N. Acacia Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7700
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7700
Grades: K-6
| 689 students
Rank: #55.
Beechwood Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
780 Beechwood Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 447-2850
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 447-2850
Grades: K-8
| 800 students
Rank: #66.
Sunset Lane Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2030 Sunset Ln.
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7750
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7750
Grades: K-6
| 779 students
Rank: #77.
D. Russell Parks Junior High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1710 Rosecrans Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7785
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7785
Grades: 7-8
| 851 students
Rank: #88.
Sunny Hills High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1801 Lancer Way
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 626-4201
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 626-4201
Grades: 9-12
| 2,422 students
Rank: #99.
Golden Hill Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
732 Barris Dr.
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 447-7715
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 447-7715
Grades: K-6
| 625 students
Rank: #1010.
Hermosa Drive Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 E. Hermosa Dr.
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 447-7720
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 447-7720
Grades: K-6
| 317 students
Rank: #1111.
Fern Drive Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 W. Fern Dr.
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7710
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7710
Grades: K-6
| 417 students
Rank: #1212.
Ladera Vista Junior High School Of The Arts
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 E. Wilshire Dr.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7765
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7765
Grades: 7-8
| 855 students
Rank: #1313.
Raymond Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
517 N. Raymond Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7740
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7740
Grades: K-6
| 592 students
Rank: #1414.
Rolling Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1460 E. Rolling Hills Dr.
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 447-7795
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 447-7795
Grades: K-6
| 601 students
Rank: #1515.
Fullerton Union High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 E. Chapman Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 626-3801
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 626-3801
Grades: 9-12
| 1,944 students
Rank: #1616.
Richman Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 S. Richman Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 447-7745
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 447-7745
Grades: K-6
| 516 students
Rank: #1717.
Commonwealth Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2200 E. Commonwealth Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7705
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7705
Grades: K-6
| 310 students
Rank: #1818.
Maple Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
244 E. Valencia Dr.
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 447-7590
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 447-7590
Grades: K-6
| 338 students
Rank: #1919.
La Sierra High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
951 N. State College Blvd.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7821
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7821
Grades: 9-12
| 414 students
Rank: #2020.
Pacific Drive Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 W. Valencia Dr.
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7735
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7735
Grades: K-6
| 588 students
Rank: #2121.
Orangethorpe Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 S. Brookhurst Rd.
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7730
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7730
Grades: K-6
| 583 students
Rank: #2222.
Nicolas Junior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W. Olive Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7775
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7775
Grades: 7-8
| 632 students
Rank: #2323.
Valencia Park Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3441 W. Valencia Dr.
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7755
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7755
Grades: K-6
| 444 students
Rank: #2424.
Woodcrest Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
455 W. Baker Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 447-7760
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 447-7760
Grades: K-6
| 335 students
Rank: #2525.
La Vista High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
909 N. State College Blvd.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7821
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7821
Grades: 9-12
| 361 students
Fullerton, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Orange County Conservation Corps Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1548 E. Walnut Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 956-6222
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 956-6222
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fullerton, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Fullerton, CA include Laguna Road Elementary School, Robert C. Fisler Elementary School and Troy High School. Fullerton has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public schools are located in Fullerton, CA?
25 public schools are located in Fullerton, CA.
What percentage of students in Fullerton, CA go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Fullerton, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fullerton, CA?
Fullerton, CA public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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