Top 10 Best Placentia Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 20,025 students in Placentia, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 231 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Placentia, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Placentia, CA are Linda Vista Elementary School, Parkview and Brookhaven Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Placentia, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Placentia have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Placentia, CA Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Linda Vista Elementary School
Math: 80% | Reading: 85%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5600 S. Ohio St.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7200
Grades: K-5
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
Parkview
Alternative School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2189 N. Kraemer Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7050
Grades: K-12
| 256 students
Rank: #33.
Brookhaven Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 78%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1851 N. Brookhaven Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7110
Grades: K-6
| 445 students
Rank: #44.
Woodsboro Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 80%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7575 E. Woodsboro Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7040
Grades: K-6
| 492 students
Rank: #55.
Sierra Vista Elementary School
Math: 73% | Reading: 76%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1811 N. Placentia Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7270
Grades: K-6
| 482 students
Rank: #66.
Glenknoll Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 74%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6361 Glenknoll Dr.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7140
Grades: K-6
| 399 students
Rank: #77.
Rose Drive Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4700 Rose Dr.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7250
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
Rank: #88.
Yorba Linda Middle School
Math: 65% | Reading: 74%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4777 Casa Loma Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7080
Grades: 6-8
| 833 students
Rank: #99.
Kraemer Middle School
Math: 62% | Reading: 73%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
645 N. Angelina Dr.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 996-1551
Grades: 7-8
| 1,020 students
Rank: #1010.
Bernardo Yorba Middle School
Math: 63% | Reading: 70%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5350 Fairmont Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7400
Grades: 7-8
| 553 students
Rank: #1111.
El Dorado High School
Math: 48% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1651 N. Valencia Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7580
Grades: 9-12
| 1,998 students
Rank: #1212.
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School
Math: 58% | Reading: 69%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2151 N. Kraemer Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7480
Grades: 7-8
| 641 students
Rank: #1313.
Valencia High School
Math: 49% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 N. Bradford Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 996-4970
Grades: 9-12
| 2,559 students
Rank: #1414.
Esperanza High School
Math: 47% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1830 N. Kellogg Dr.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7540
Grades: 9-12
| 1,445 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Fairmont Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5241 Fairmont Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7130
Grades: K-6
| 829 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Golden Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
740 E. Golden Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7160
Grades: K-6
| 759 students
Rank: #1717.
Van Buren Elementary School
Math: 59% | Reading: 61%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1245 N. Van Buren St.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7100
Grades: K-6
| 571 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Charles Wagner Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
717 E. Yorba Linda Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7180
Grades: K-6
| 426 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Mabel M. Paine Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4444 Plumosa Dr.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7210
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
Rank: #2020.
Glenview Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1775 Glenview Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7150
Grades: K-6
| 616 students
Rank: #2121.
Morse Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 52%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
431 E. Morse Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 524-6300
Grades: K-6
| 361 students
Rank: #2222.
Ruby Drive Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 49%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 Ruby Dr.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 996-1921
Grades: K-6
| 352 students
Rank: #2323.
Topaz Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 41%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3232 Topaz Ln.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 993-9977
Grades: K-6
| 449 students
Rank: #2424.
Rio Vista Elementary School
Math: 31% | Reading: 41%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
310 N. Rio Vista St.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7240
Grades: K-5
| 683 students
Rank: #2525.
El Camino Real Continuation High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1351 E. Orangethorpe Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7060
Grades: 9-12
| 163 students
Rank: #2626.
Melrose Elementary School
Math: 31% | Reading: 40%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
974 S. Melrose St.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7220
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
George Key
Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
710 E. Golden Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7170
Grades: K-12
| 128 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
John O. Tynes Elementary School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
735 Stanford
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 996-5550
Grades: K-6
| 705 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Travis Ranch
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5200 Via De La Escuela
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7460
Grades: K-8
| 1,282 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Placentia, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Placentia, CA include Linda Vista Elementary School, Parkview and Brookhaven Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Placentia, CA?
29 public schools are located in Placentia, CA.
What percentage of students in Placentia, CA go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Placentia, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Placentia, CA?
Placentia, CA public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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