For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,600 students in Yorba Linda, CA (there are 12 private schools, serving 2,342 private students). 53% of all K-12 students in Yorba Linda, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Yorba Linda, CA are Bryant Ranch Elementary School, Lakeview Elementary School and Yorba Linda High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yorba Linda, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Yorba Linda have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Yorba Linda, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bryant Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
24695 Paseo De Toronto
Yorba Linda, CA 92887
(714) 986-7120
Yorba Linda, CA 92887
(714) 986-7120
Gr: K-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17510 Lakeview Ave.
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 986-7190
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 986-7190
Gr: K-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Yorba Linda High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19900 Bastanchury Rd.
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 986-7500
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 986-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,584 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Buena Vista Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4999 Casa Loma Ave.
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 986-7026
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 986-7026
Gr: K-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Yorba Linda, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5862 C St.
Yorba Linda, CA 92887
(909) 464-2672
Yorba Linda, CA 92887
(909) 464-2672
Gr: K-8 | 1,213 student Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Yorba Linda, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Yorba Linda, CA include Bryant Ranch Elementary School, Lakeview Elementary School and Yorba Linda High School.
How many public schools are located in Yorba Linda?
4 public schools are located in Yorba Linda.
What percentage of students in Yorba Linda go to public school?
53% of all K-12 students in Yorba Linda are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Yorba Linda?
Yorba Linda public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Yorba Linda are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Yorba Linda include: Lakeview Elementary School vs. Bryant Ranch Elementary School
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