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Best Schools in Yorba Linda, CA
Yorba Linda, CA has 34 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 22 elementary) serving 26,710 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Yorba Linda greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Yorba Linda, CA
The top high schools in Yorba Linda, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Yorba Linda High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1568 Students
2. El Dorado High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2034 Students
3. Brea Olinda High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brea-olinda Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1681 Students
4. Canyon High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2131 Students
5. Esperanza High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1436 Students
6. Valencia High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2543 Students
Best Middle Schools in Yorba Linda, CA
The top middle schools in Yorba Linda, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. El Rancho Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange Unified • Charter • Grades 7 - 8 • 1108 Students
2. Yorba Linda Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 840 Students
3. Brea Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brea-olinda Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 907 Students
4. Kraemer Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 954 Students
5. Bernardo Yorba Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 505 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Yorba Linda, CA
The top elementary schools in Yorba Linda, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 390 Students
2. Bryant Ranch Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 489 Students
3. Fairmont Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 846 Students
4. Olinda Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brea-olinda Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 671 Students
5. Running Springs Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 589 Students
6. Rose Drive Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 398 Students
7. Woodsboro Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 502 Students
8. Linda Vista Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 382 Students
9. Mabel M. Paine Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 406 Students
10. Glenknoll Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 440 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Yorba Linda, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Yorba Linda, CA has a total population of 67,891 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 56% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Yorba Linda, 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 Yorba Linda, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Yorba Linda, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Yorba Linda, 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 Yorba Linda, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Yorba Linda, CA
How many schools are in Yorba Linda, CA?
Yorba Linda, CA has 34 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 22 elementary schools, serving 26,710 students in total.
How do schools in Yorba Linda perform on state tests?
On average, 34 schools in Yorba Linda score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Yorba Linda greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Yorba Linda?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Yorba Linda
12 of 12 schools in Yorba Linda carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 11B: 1
All 12 public schools we grade in Yorba Linda. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (7)
- Bryant Ranch Elementary
- Fairmont Elementary
- Glenknoll Elementary
- Lakeview Elementary
- Linda Vista Elementary
- Mabel M Paine Elementary
- Rose Drive Elementary
Other schools and academies (2)
Private schools (8)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.