Top Rankings
Brea-Olinda Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,891 students in Brea-Olinda Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
51爆料s in Brea-Olinda Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
5,891 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
257 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Brea-Olinda Unified School District, which is ranked #208 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#211 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.63
# American Indian Students
6 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,838 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
31%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,311 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
56%
# Black Students
77 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,306 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
22%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
19 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
334 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
526
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
385
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
448
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
453
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
481
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
455
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
459
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
453
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
464
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
427
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
431
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
455
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
454
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,876 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,679 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$94 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,876
$19,942
Spending / Student
$12,679
$18,366
Best Brea-Olinda Unified School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Olinda Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3145 East Birch St.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 528-7475
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 528-7475
Grades: K-6
| 668 students
Rank: #22.
Mariposa Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1111 West Mariposa Dr.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-4916
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-4916
Grades: K-6
| 542 students
Rank: #33.
Brea Online Academy
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Civic Center Cir., Level 2
Brea, CA 92822
(714) 990-7533
Brea, CA 92822
(714) 990-7533
Grades: K-6
| 12 students
Rank: #44.
Falcon Academy Of Science And Technology
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
650 North Apricot Ave.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-3908
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-3908
Grades: K-6
| 557 students
Rank: #55.
Brea Country Hills Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 North Associated Rd.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-3221
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-3221
Grades: K-6
| 543 students
Rank: #66.
Brea Junior High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 North Brea Blvd.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-7500
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-7500
Grades: 7-8
| 919 students
Rank: #77.
Brea Olinda High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
789 North Wildcat Way
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-7850
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-7850
Grades: 9-12
| 1,710 students
Rank: #88.
Arovista Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 Eadington Dr.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-2185
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-2185
Grades: K-6
| 412 students
Rank: #99.
Laurel Elementary Magnet Sch Of Innovation And Career Explr
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 South Flower Ave.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-2520
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-2520
Grades: K-6
| 473 students
Rank: #1010.
Brea Canyon High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
689 North Wildcat Way
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-7882
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-7882
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brea-Olinda Unified School District?
Brea-Olinda Unified School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,891 students.
What is the rank of Brea-Olinda Unified School District?
Brea-Olinda Unified School District is ranked #208 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brea-Olinda Unified School District?
39% of Brea-Olinda Unified School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Asian, 22% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brea-Olinda Unified School District?
Brea-Olinda Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Brea-Olinda Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,679 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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