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Schools in 92886 — Yorba Linda, California

92886 has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 67.6 — 23.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 49.1 to 77.5, a 28.4-point spread. 3 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
67.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
28.4
49.1 – 77.5
Avg Exceeded %
43.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
10.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores

How 92886 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Lakeview Elementary with a Scope Score of 77 and 56.9% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 43.4% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 6.1 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92886. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 92886 averages 10.6%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 92886 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92886
92886Yorba Linda967.6
92883Corona454.0-13.6
92882Corona1242.2-25.4
92881Corona654.5-13.1
92880Eastvale761.1-6.5
92879Corona740.2-27.4

School archetypes in 92886

3 Strong All-Around1 High Ceiling5 Building Momentum

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

All schools in 92886

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Lakeview Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified High Ceiling
77Orange56.9%81.1%9.3%0.1%
2Yorba Linda High
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Strong All-Around
74Orange36.4%65.5%14.2%0.5%
3Fairmont Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Building Momentum
72Orange49.0%78.3%6.9%0.1%
4Rose Drive Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Building Momentum
69Orange49.9%77.1%11.0%0.1%
5Linda Vista Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Building Momentum
68Orange45.3%72.2%11.2%0.4%
6Mabel M. Paine Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Building Momentum
68Orange45.8%73.0%12.9%0.1%
7Yorba Linda Middle
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Strong All-Around
66Orange39.7%71.5%10.6%0.7%
8Glenknoll Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Strong All-Around
65Orange42.4%72.0%4.2%0.1%
9Bernardo Yorba Middle
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Building Momentum
49Orange25.3%52.0%15.2%1.6%

Schools in 92886 on the map

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 92886

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Yorba Linda good?
Yorba Linda's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 67.6/100, which is 23.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. 43.4% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Yorba Linda?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Yorba Linda is Lakeview Elementary with a Scope Score of 77/100 and 56.9% 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 Yorba Linda schools compare to the state average?
Yorba Linda elementary schools average a Scope Score of 67.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (23.8 points above). The exceeded rate averages 43.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 49.1 to 77.5, a 28.4-point spread.
How many schools are in Yorba Linda?
Yorba Linda has 9 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 six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner 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.