For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 4,713 students in Placentia, CA. The top ranked public middle schools in Placentia, CA are Parkview, Travis Ranch and Yorba Linda Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Placentia, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Placentia have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Placentia, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkview
Alternative School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2189 N. Kraemer Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7050
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7050
Grades: K-12
| 256 students
Rank: #22.
Travis Ranch
(Math: 60% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%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: #33.
Yorba Linda Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
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: #44.
Kraemer Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
645 N. Angelina Dr.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 996-1551
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 996-1551
Grades: 7-8
| 1,020 students
Rank: #55.
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2151 N. Kraemer Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7480
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7480
Grades: 7-8
| 641 students
Rank: #66.
Bernardo Yorba Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5350 Fairmont Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7400
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7400
Grades: 7-8
| 553 students
Rank: #77.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Placentia, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Placentia, CA include Parkview, Travis Ranch and Yorba Linda Middle School. Placentia has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in Placentia, CA?
7 public middle schools are located in Placentia, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Placentia, CA?
Placentia, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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