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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%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts 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 34 public schools serving 22,685 students in Placentia-Yorba Linda 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 Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% 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
34 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
22,685 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
969 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, which is ranked #253 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 94% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#246 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
29%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.63
# American Indian Students
44 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4,811 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
21%
12%
# Hispanic Students
10,300 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
46%
56%
# Black Students
251 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
6,090 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
27%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
58 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,114 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,926
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,435
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,491
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,561
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,602
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,636
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,684
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,704
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,798
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,816
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,081
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,896
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,055
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,949 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 $14,943 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$385 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$339 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,949
$19,942
Spending / Student
$14,943
$18,366
Best Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Golden Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
740 East Golden Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7160
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7160
Grades: K-6
| 803 students
Rank: #22.
Brookhaven Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1851 North Brookhaven Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7110
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7110
Grades: K-6
| 460 students
Rank: #33.
Fairmont Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5241 Fairmont Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7130
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7130
Grades: K-6
| 834 students
Rank: #44.
Linda Vista Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5600 South Ohio St.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7200
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7200
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #55.
Bryant Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
24695 Paseo De Toronto
Yorba Linda, CA 92887
(714) 986-7120
Yorba Linda, CA 92887
(714) 986-7120
Grades: K-5
| 505 students
Rank: #66.
Glenknoll Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6361 Glenknoll Dr.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7140
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7140
Grades: K-6
| 435 students
Rank: #77.
Rose Drive Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4700 Rose Dr.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7250
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7250
Grades: K-5
| 383 students
Rank: #88.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 72% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 367 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Mabel M. Paine Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4444 Plumosa Dr.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7210
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7210
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Parkview
Alternative School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2189 North Kraemer Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7050
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7050
Grades: K-12
| 176 students
Rank: #1111.
Woodsboro Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7575 East Woodsboro Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7040
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7040
Grades: K-6
| 497 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Sierra Vista Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1811 North Placentia Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7270
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7270
Grades: K-6
| 474 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
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
| 1,205 students
Rank: #1414.
Charles Wagner Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
717 East Yorba Linda Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7180
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7180
Grades: K-6
| 429 students
Rank: #1515.
Yorba Linda High School
(Math: 55% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,584 students
Rank: #1616.
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
| 824 students
Rank: #1717.
Kraemer Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
645 North Angelina Dr.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 996-1551
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 996-1551
Grades: 7-8
| 915 students
Rank: #1818.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1245 North Van Buren St.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7100
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7100
Grades: K-6
| 567 students
Rank: #1919.
Esperanza High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1830 North Kellogg Dr.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7540
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7540
Grades: 9-12
| 1,406 students
Rank: #2020.
Buena Vista Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
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
| 144 students
Rank: #2121.
El Dorado High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1651 North Valencia Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7580
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7580
Grades: 9-12
| 2,009 students
Rank: #2222.
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2151 North Kraemer Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7480
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7480
Grades: 7-8
| 613 students
Rank: #2323.
Valencia High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 North Bradford Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 996-4970
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 996-4970
Grades: 9-12
| 2,424 students
Rank: #2424.
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
| 540 students
Rank: #2525.
Morse Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
431 East Morse Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 524-6300
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 524-6300
Grades: K-6
| 382 students
Rank: #2626.
Glenview Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1775 Glenview Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7150
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7150
Grades: K-6
| 617 students
Rank: #2727.
John O. Tynes Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
735 Stanford
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 996-5550
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 996-5550
Grades: K-6
| 640 students
Rank: #2828.
Topaz Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3232 Topaz Ln.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 993-9977
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 993-9977
Grades: K-6
| 417 students
Rank: #2929.
Ruby Drive Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Ruby Dr.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 996-1921
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 996-1921
Grades: K-6
| 380 students
Rank: #3030.
Rio Vista Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 North Rio Vista St.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7240
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7240
Grades: K-5
| 641 students
Rank: #3131.
Valadez Middle School Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
161 East La Jolla St.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 986-7440
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 986-7440
Grades: 6-8
| 557 students
Rank: #3232.
Melrose Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
974 South Melrose St.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7220
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7220
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
Rank: #3333.
George Key
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
710 East Golden Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7170
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7170
Grades: K-12
| 129 students
Rank: #3434.
El Camino Real Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1351 East Orangethorpe Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7060
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7060
Grades: 9-12
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District?
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District manages 34 public schools serving 22,685 students.
What is the rank of Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District?
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District is ranked #253 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 20%), Highest reading/language arts 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 Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District?
46% of Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District?
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,943 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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