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Best Placentia Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 22 public elementary schools serving 11,471 students in Placentia, CA. The top ranked public elementary schools in Placentia, CA are Golden Elementary School, Brookhaven Elementary School and Fairmont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Placentia, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Placentia have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Placentia, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Golden Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
740 East Golden Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7160
Gr: K-6 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Brookhaven Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1851 North Brookhaven Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7110
Gr: K-6 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Fairmont Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5241 Fairmont Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7130
Gr: K-6 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Rose Drive Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4700 Rose Dr.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7250
Gr: K-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Linda Vista Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5600 South Ohio St.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7200
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Glenknoll Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6361 Glenknoll Dr.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7140
Gr: K-6 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
Woodsboro Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7575 East Woodsboro Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7040
Gr: K-6 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Mabel M. Paine Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4444 Plumosa Dr.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7210
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Parkview
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2189 North Kraemer Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7050
Gr: K-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Sierra Vista Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1811 North Placentia Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7270
Gr: K-6 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Travis Ranch
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5200 Via De La Escuela
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7460
Gr: K-8 | 1,205 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1212.
Charles Wagner Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
717 East Yorba Linda Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7180
Gr: K-6 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1313.
Yorba Linda Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4777 Casa Loma Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7080
Gr: 6-8 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1414.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1245 North Van Buren St.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7100
Gr: K-6 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1515.
Morse Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
431 East Morse Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 524-6300
Gr: K-6 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1616.
Glenview Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1775 Glenview Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7150
Gr: K-6 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1717.
John O. Tynes Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
735 Stanford
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 996-5550
Gr: K-6 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1818.
Topaz Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3232 Topaz Ln.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 993-9977
Gr: K-6 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1919.
Ruby Drive Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Ruby Dr.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 996-1921
Gr: K-6 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
George Key
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
710 East Golden Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7170
Gr: K-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2121.
Rio Vista Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
310 North Rio Vista St.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7240
Gr: K-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2222.
Melrose Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
974 South Melrose St.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7220
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Placentia, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Placentia, CA include Golden Elementary School, Brookhaven Elementary School and Fairmont Elementary School. Placentia has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public elementary schools are located in Placentia?
22 public elementary schools are located in Placentia.
What is the racial composition of students in Placentia?
Placentia public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Placentia are often viewed compared to one another?

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