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

Above Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 55.9/100

Brea, California has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 55.9/100 — 17.1 points above the state average of 38.8. The highest-scoring school is Olinda Elementary at 72/100, where 54.3% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Brea schools average 37.0% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 6 schools, 1 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.7% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
55.9
State avg: 38.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
35.1
36.5 – 71.7
Avg Exceeded %
37.0%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
9.7%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary6Solid
55.9/100
37.0%+17.1
High2Developing
47.7/100
16.2%+1.1

How Brea schools compare

Brea has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 55.9/100 — 17.1 points above the state average of 38.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Olinda Elementary with a Scope Score of 72 and 54.3% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Brea schools average 37.0% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism in Brea averages 9.7% — 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 Brea

3 Strong All-Around1 High Ceiling1 Culture First1 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Brea

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Olinda Elementary
Brea-Olinda Unified High Ceiling
54.3%Strong
72/100
2Brea Olinda High
Brea-Olinda Unified Strong All-Around
32.3%Strong
70/100
3Mariposa Elementary
Brea-Olinda Unified Strong All-Around
44.0%Solid
65/100
4Falcon Academy of Science and Technology
Brea-Olinda Unified Strong All-Around
43.1%Solid
63/100
5Brea Country Hills Elementary
Brea-Olinda Unified Strong All-Around
36.0%Solid
58/100
6Laurel Elementary Magnet School of Innovation and
Brea-Olinda Unified Building Momentum
23.5%Developing
41/100
7Arovista Elementary
Brea-Olinda Unified Culture First
20.9%Developing
37/100
8Brea Canyon High (Continuation)
Brea-Olinda Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
25/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 8 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools · Download this data (CSV)

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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 Brea

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. Angela Merici Parish School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 276 students
17:1Private
Christ Lutheran School
Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod · Grades Pre-K-8 · 226 students
19:1Private
Montessori of Brea
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-1 · 27 students
11:1Private
The Page School
Nonsectarian · Grades 9-11 · 5 students
1:1Private
Future Minds Montessori
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K · 1 students
1:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Brea

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 Brea good?
Brea's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 55.9/100, which is 17.1 points above the state average. 37.0% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (42%), met or exceeded (proficient) (23%), grade 3-to-5 growth (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 Brea?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Brea is Olinda Elementary with a Scope Score of 72/100 and 54.3% 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 Brea schools compare to the state average?
Brea elementary schools average a Scope Score of 55.9/100 — 17.1 points above the state average of 38.8. The exceeded rate averages 37.0% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.7% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Brea?
Brea has 6 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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