Best High Schools in Brea, CA

Brea, CA has 8 high schools with 11,691 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Brea score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Brea exceed expectations.

1. Diamond Bar High

A

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Walnut Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2557 Students

2. Yorba Linda High

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1568 Students

3. El Dorado High

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2034 Students

4. John A. Rowland High

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rowland Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2025 Students

5. Brea Olinda High

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Brea-olinda Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1681 Students

6. Sonora High

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fullerton Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1730 Students

7. Brea Canyon High (continuation)

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Brea-olinda Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 91 Students

Best Middle Schools in Brea, CA

Brea, CA has 9 middle schools with 6,688 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Brea score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Brea meet expectations.

1. Brea Junior High

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brea-olinda Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 907 Students

2. Ladera Vista Junior High School Of The Arts

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fullerton Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 775 Students

3. Imperial Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

La Habra City Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 460 Students

4. South Pointe Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Walnut Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 879 Students

5. Yorba Linda Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 840 Students

6. Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 595 Students

7. Alvarado Intermediate

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Rowland Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 648 Students

8. Washington Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

La Habra City Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 605 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Brea, CA

Brea, CA has 21 elementary schools with 8,880 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Brea score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Brea don't meet expectations.

1. Golden Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 759 Students

2. Mabel M. Paine Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 406 Students

3. Las Positas Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

La Habra City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 560 Students

4. Lakeview Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 390 Students

5. Olinda Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Brea-olinda Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 671 Students

6. Beechwood Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Fullerton Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 979 Students

7. Bousd Online Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Brea-olinda Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 23 Students

8. Castle Rock Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Walnut Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 646 Students

9. Montessori Of Brea

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Montessori Of Brea • Private • Grades KG - 1 • 27 Students

10. Rose Drive Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 398 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Brea, CA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Brea, CA has a total population of 48,249 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Brea, CA

27,259

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

50%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Brea, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

19.38 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

3.98 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

15.40 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Brea, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Brea, CA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,483 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

85 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Brea, CA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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