Best Schools in Placentia, CA
Placentia, CA has a total of 30 schools including 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 17 elementary schools. A total of 20,556 students attend Placentia, CA schools. On average, schools in Placentia score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Placentia greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Placentia, CA
Placentia, CA has 5 high schools with 7,863 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 Placentia score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Placentia meet expectations.
1. El Dorado High
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Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2034 Students
2. Valencia High
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Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2543 Students
3. Esperanza High
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Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1436 Students
4. Brea Olinda High
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Brea-olinda Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1681 Students
5. El Camino Real Continuation High
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Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 169 Students
Best Middle Schools in Placentia, CA
Placentia, CA has 6 middle schools with 4,422 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 Placentia score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Placentia greatly exceed expectations.
1. Valadez Middle School Academy
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Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 621 Students
2. Brea Junior High
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Brea-olinda Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 907 Students
3. Kraemer Middle
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Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 954 Students
4. Yorba Linda Middle
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Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 840 Students
5. Bernardo Yorba Middle
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Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 505 Students
6. Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle
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Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 595 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Placentia, CA
Placentia, CA has 17 elementary schools with 7,958 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 Placentia score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Placentia don't meet expectations.
1. Golden Elementary
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Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 759 Students
2. Charles Wagner Elementary
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Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 417 Students
3. John O. Tynes Elementary
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Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 680 Students
4. Lakeview Elementary
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Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 390 Students
5. Olinda Elementary
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Brea-olinda Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 671 Students
6. Brookhaven Elementary
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Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 469 Students
7. Rose Drive Elementary
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Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 398 Students
8. Sierra Vista Elementary
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Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 479 Students
9. Van Buren Elementary
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Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 540 Students
10. Glenview Elementary
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Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 661 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Placentia, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Placentia, CA has a total population of 58,123 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Placentia, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Placentia, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Placentia, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Placentia, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Placentia, CA Internet Health Assessment.
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