For the 2023-24 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 20,025 students in 92870, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 231 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 92870, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 92870, CA are Parkview, El Dorado High School and Valencia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92870 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 92870, CA 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 92870, CA Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
El Dorado High School
Math: 48% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1651 N. Valencia Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7580
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7580
Grades: 9-12
| 1,998 students
Rank: #33.
Valencia High School
Math: 49% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 N. Bradford Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 996-4970
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 996-4970
Grades: 9-12
| 2,559 students
Rank: #44.
Esperanza High School
Math: 47% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1830 N. Kellogg Dr.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7540
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7540
Grades: 9-12
| 1,445 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #7 - 87. - 8.
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: #7 - 87. - 8.
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: #99.
El Camino Real Continuation High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1351 E. Orangethorpe Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7060
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7060
Grades: 9-12
| 163 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
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: #10 - 1210. - 12.
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: #10 - 1210. - 12.
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
Rank: n/an/a
5350 Fairmont Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7400
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7400
Grades: 7-8
| 553 students
Rank: n/an/a
1851 N. Brookhaven Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7110
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7110
Grades: K-6
| 445 students
Rank: n/an/a
2151 N. Kraemer Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7480
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7480
Grades: 7-8
| 641 students
Rank: n/an/a
6361 Glenknoll Dr.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7140
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7140
Grades: K-6
| 399 students
Rank: n/an/a
1775 Glenview Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7150
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7150
Grades: K-6
| 616 students
Rank: n/an/a
645 N. Angelina Dr.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 996-1551
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 996-1551
Grades: 7-8
| 1,020 students
Rank: n/an/a
5600 S. Ohio St.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7200
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7200
Grades: K-5
| 380 students
Rank: n/an/a
974 S. Melrose St.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7220
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7220
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
Rank: n/an/a
431 E. Morse Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 524-6300
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 524-6300
Grades: K-6
| 361 students
Rank: n/an/a
310 N. Rio Vista St.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7240
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7240
Grades: K-5
| 683 students
Rank: n/an/a
4700 Rose Dr.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7250
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7250
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
Rank: n/an/a
601 Ruby Dr.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 996-1921
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 996-1921
Grades: K-6
| 352 students
Rank: n/an/a
1811 N. Placentia Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7270
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7270
Grades: K-6
| 482 students
Rank: n/an/a
3232 Topaz Ln.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 993-9977
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 993-9977
Grades: K-6
| 449 students
Rank: n/an/a
1245 N. Van Buren St.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7100
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7100
Grades: K-6
| 571 students
Rank: n/an/a
7575 E. Woodsboro Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7040
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7040
Grades: K-6
| 492 students
Rank: n/an/a
4777 Casa Loma Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7080
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7080
Grades: 6-8
| 833 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 92870, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 92870, CA include Parkview, El Dorado High School and Valencia High School.
How many public schools are located in 92870, CA?
29 public schools are located in 92870, CA.
What percentage of students in 92870, CA go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 92870, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92870, CA?
92870, 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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