La Habra City Elementary School District

500 North Walnut St.
La Habra, CA 90631-3769
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

La Habra City Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,239 students in La Habra City Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in La Habra City Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
10,334 Schools
# Students
4,239 Students
5,790,262 Students
# Teachers
189 Teachers
267,580 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

La Habra City Elementary School District, which is ranked #962 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#934 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
30%
34%
40%
47%
26%
29%
(2022-23)
17.7%
27.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
12%
% Hispanic
86%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
6%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,092 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,350 is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$77 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$69 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,092
$20,100
Spending / Student
$16,350
$18,512

Best La Habra City Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Las Positas Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 South Schoolwood Dr.
La Habra, CA 90633
(562) 690-2356
Gr: K-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Ladera Palma Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2151 East Brookdale Ave.
La Habra, CA 90633
(562) 690-2348
Gr: K-6 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Sierra Vista Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1800 East Whittier Blvd.
La Habra, CA 90633
(562) 690-2359
Gr: K-6 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
El Cerrito Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1051 North Hillside St.
La Habra, CA 90633
(562) 690-2340
Gr: K-6 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
716 East La Habra Blvd.
La Habra, CA 90633
(562) 690-2374
Gr: 7-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Imperial Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 South Schoolwood Dr.
La Habra, CA 90633
(562) 690-2344
Gr: 6-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Arbolita Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 East Brookdale Ave.
La Habra, CA 90633
(562) 690-2352
Gr: K-6 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Las Lomas Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Las Lomas Dr.
La Habra, CA 90633
(562) 690-2353
Gr: K-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Walnut Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
625 North Walnut St.
La Habra, CA 90633
(562) 690-2369
Gr: K-6 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to La Habra City Elementary School District?
La Habra City Elementary School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,239 students.
What is the rank of La Habra City Elementary School District?
La Habra City Elementary School District is ranked #962 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in La Habra City Elementary School District?
86% of La Habra City Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of La Habra City Elementary School District?
La Habra City Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is La Habra City Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,350 is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 4,239 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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