For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,728 students in Yorba Linda, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Yorba Linda, CA are Yorba Linda High School and Buena Vista Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yorba Linda, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Yorba Linda have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
Yorba Linda, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 98%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Yorba Linda High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Yorba Linda, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yorba Linda High School
(Math: 57% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,584 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Buena Vista Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4999 Casa Loma Ave.
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 986-7026
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 986-7026
Gr: K-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Yorba Linda, California 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5862 C St.
Yorba Linda, CA 92887
(909) 464-2672
Yorba Linda, CA 92887
(909) 464-2672
Gr: K-8 | 1,213 student Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Yorba Linda, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Yorba Linda, CA include Yorba Linda High School and Buena Vista Virtual Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Yorba Linda?
2 public high schools are located in Yorba Linda.
What is the racial composition of students in Yorba Linda?
Yorba Linda public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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