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Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 26 public elementary schools serving 13,626 students in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
34 Schools
7,685 Schools
# Students
23,637 Students
3,822,157 Students
# Teachers
978 Teachers
173,567 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, which is ranked #158 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#171 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
49%
Graduation Rate
95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.63
# American Indian Students
41 Students
17,644 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4,736 Students
438,802 Students
% Asian Students
20%
12%
# Hispanic Students
10,587 Students
2,121,250 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
56%
# Black Students
293 Students
196,201 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
6,921 Students
807,765 Students
% White Students
30%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
44 Students
15,388 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,002 Students
222,553 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
2,007
467,500
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,551
408,159
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,545
421,006
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,585
426,320
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,632
432,640
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,688
440,539
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,720
440,407
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,771
307,587
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,988
321,396
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,938
40,390
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,014
37,813
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,019
36,857
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,179
41,543
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,266 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,342 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$385 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$339 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,266
$19,806
Spending / Student
$14,342
$18,241
Best Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Linda Vista Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5600 S. Ohio St.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7200
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7200
Grades: K-5
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
Bryant Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 85% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
24695 Paseo De Toronto
Yorba Linda, CA 92887
(714) 986-7120
Yorba Linda, CA 92887
(714) 986-7120
Grades: K-5
| 470 students
Rank: #33.
Parkview
Alternative School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2189 N. Kraemer Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7050
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7050
Grades: K-12
| 256 students
Rank: #44.
Brookhaven Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1851 N. Brookhaven Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7110
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7110
Grades: K-6
| 445 students
Rank: #55.
Woodsboro Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7575 E. Woodsboro Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7040
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7040
Grades: K-6
| 492 students
Rank: #66.
Sierra Vista Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 76% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1811 N. Placentia Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7270
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7270
Grades: K-6
| 482 students
Rank: #77.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17510 Lakeview Ave.
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 986-7190
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 986-7190
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
Rank: #88.
Glenknoll Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6361 Glenknoll Dr.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7140
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7140
Grades: K-6
| 399 students
Rank: #99.
Rose Drive Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4700 Rose Dr.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7250
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7250
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
Rank: #1010.
Yorba Linda Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4777 Casa Loma Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7080
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7080
Grades: 6-8
| 833 students
Rank: #1111.
Buena Vista Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4999 Casa Loma Ave.
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 986-7026
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 986-7026
Grades: K-12
| 441 students
Rank: #1212.
Valadez Middle School Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
161 E. La Jolla St.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 986-7440
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 986-7440
Grades: 6-8
| 665 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Fairmont Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5241 Fairmont Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7130
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7130
Grades: K-6
| 829 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Golden Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
740 E. Golden Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7160
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7160
Grades: K-6
| 759 students
Rank: #1515.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1245 N. Van Buren St.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7100
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7100
Grades: K-6
| 571 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Charles Wagner Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
717 E. Yorba Linda Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7180
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7180
Grades: K-6
| 426 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Mabel M. Paine Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4444 Plumosa Dr.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7210
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7210
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
Rank: #1818.
Glenview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1775 Glenview Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7150
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7150
Grades: K-6
| 616 students
Rank: #1919.
Morse Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
431 E. Morse Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 524-6300
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 524-6300
Grades: K-6
| 361 students
Rank: #2020.
Ruby Drive Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Ruby Dr.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 996-1921
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 996-1921
Grades: K-6
| 352 students
Rank: #2121.
Topaz Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3232 Topaz Ln.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 993-9977
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 993-9977
Grades: K-6
| 449 students
Rank: #2222.
Rio Vista Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 N. Rio Vista St.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7240
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7240
Grades: K-5
| 683 students
Rank: #2323.
Melrose Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
974 S. Melrose St.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7220
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7220
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
George Key
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
710 E. Golden Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7170
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7170
Grades: K-12
| 128 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
John O. Tynes Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
735 Stanford
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 996-5550
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 996-5550
Grades: K-6
| 705 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Travis Ranch
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Via De La Escuela
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7460
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7460
Grades: K-8
| 1,282 students
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