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Elementary Schools in Yorba Linda, California

Above Average2024–25 data11 schools · avg 68.6/100

Yorba Linda, California has 11 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 68.6/100 — 24.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Bryant Ranch Elementary at 80/100, where 54.7% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Yorba Linda schools average 44.7% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 11 schools, 2 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.9% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
68.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
31.1
49.1 – 80.2
Avg Exceeded %
44.7%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
9.9%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
11
With Scope Scores

How Yorba Linda schools compare

Yorba Linda's 11 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 68.6 — 24.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 49.1 to 80.2, a 31.1-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Bryant Ranch Elementary with a Scope Score of 80 and 54.7% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Yorba Linda schools average 44.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Yorba Linda averages 9.9%, which is above the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Yorba Linda

8 Strong All-Around2 High Ceiling1 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Yorba Linda ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Bryant Ranch Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified High Ceiling
54.7%Strong
80/100
2Lakeview Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified High Ceiling
56.9%Strong
77/100
3Yorba Linda High
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Strong All-Around
36.4%Strong
74/100
4Fairmont Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Strong All-Around
49.0%Strong
72/100
5Rose Drive Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Strong All-Around
49.9%Solid
69/100
6Linda Vista Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Strong All-Around
45.3%Solid
68/100
7Mabel M. Paine Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Strong All-Around
45.8%Solid
68/100
8Yorba Linda Middle
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Strong All-Around
39.7%Solid
66/100
9Travis Ranch
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Strong All-Around
46.4%Solid
66/100
10Glenknoll Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Strong All-Around
42.4%Solid
65/100
11Bernardo Yorba Middle
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Building Momentum
25.3%Developing
49/100

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 Yorba Linda

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.

Friends Christian Elementary School
Church of God in Christ · Grades Pre-K-8 · 828 students
14:1Private
Heritage Oak Private Education
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 562 students
9:1Private
St. Francis of Assisi School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 492 students
18:1Private
Friends Christian
Church of God in Christ · Grades 5-8 · 340 students
14:1Private
Calvary Chapel Academy
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-8 · 175 students
17:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Yorba Linda

  • 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 11 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 68.6/100, which is 24.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. 44.7% 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 Bryant Ranch Elementary with a Scope Score of 80/100 and 54.7% 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 68.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (24.8 points above). The exceeded rate averages 44.7% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 49.1 to 80.2, a 31.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Yorba Linda?
Yorba Linda has 11 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.

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