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Elementary Schools in Placentia, California: Placentia schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

Above Average2024–25 data10 schools · avg 60.9/100

Placentia, California has 10 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 60.9/100 — 16.1 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Golden Elementary at 95/100, where 70.1% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Placentia schools average 36.5% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 10 schools, 2 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.6% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
60.9
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
49.9
45.2 – 95.2
Avg Exceeded %
36.5%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
12.6%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
10
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary10Solid
60.9/100
36.5%+16.1
High4Solid
50.7/100
22.4%+6.9
Middle1Developing
36.5/100
8.2%-6.2

How Placentia schools compare

Placentia has 10 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 60.9/100 — 16.1 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Golden Elementary with a Scope Score of 95 and 70.1% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Placentia schools average 36.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism in Placentia averages 12.6% — below the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page

School archetypes in Placentia

4 Strong All-Around2 High Ceiling2 Culture First3 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

Every school in Placentia

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Golden Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified High Ceiling
70.1%Strong
95/100
2Sierra Vista Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified High Ceiling
51.4%Strong
75/100
3El Dorado High
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Strong All-Around
35.1%Solid
65/100
4Brookhaven Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Strong All-Around
44.8%Solid
63/100
5Valencia High
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Strong All-Around
32.8%Solid
62/100
6Charles Wagner Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Strong All-Around
41.6%Solid
61/100
7John O. Tynes Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Strong All-Around
32.8%Solid
59/100
8Parkview
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Strong All-Around
30.5%Solid
58/100
9Van Buren Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Culture First
39.4%Solid
56/100
10Morse Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Culture First
29.3%Solid
50/100
11Buena Vista Virtual Academy
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Building Momentum
19.1%Developing
48/100
12Ruby Drive Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Building Momentum
16.1%Developing
46/100
13Melrose Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Building Momentum
8.9%Developing
45/100
14Valadez Middle School Academy
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Building Momentum
8.2%Developing
36/100
15El Camino Real Continuation High
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Building Momentum
2.5%Needs Support
29/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 15 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Placentia

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

St. Joseph Elementary School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 189 students
13:1Private
Placentia Towne & Country Early Education Center
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K · 3 students
3:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Placentia

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Placentia good?
Placentia's 10 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 60.9/100, which is 16.1 points above the state average. 36.5% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (38%), grade 3-to-5 growth (27%), met or exceeded (proficient) (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Placentia?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Placentia is Golden Elementary with a Scope Score of 95/100 and 70.1% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Placentia schools compare to the state average?
Placentia elementary schools average a Scope Score of 60.9/100 — 16.1 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 36.5% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.6% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Placentia?
Placentia has 10 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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