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Elementary Schools in Placentia, California

11 schools ranked by our 6-dimension composite score — exceeded vs. met standard, growth, absenteeism, suspension, and baseline proficiency.

How Placentia schools compare

Placentia's 11 ranked elementary schools average a composite score of 57.9 — 12.4 points above the California state average of 45.5. Scores range from 42.8 to 80.7, a 37.9-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Golden Elementary with a composite of 80.7 and 70.9% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Placentia schools average 35.0% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.0%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Placentia averages 13.7%, which is above the state average of 18.7%.

Avg Composite
57.9
State avg: 45.5
Score Range
37.9
42.8 – 80.7
Avg Exceeded %
35.0%
State avg: 21.0%
Schools Ranked
11
With composite scores
# School County Score Exceeded Met+ Absent Susp.
1 Golden Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified
Orange 80.7 70.9% 89.8% 3.2% 0.0%
2 Sierra Vista Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified
Orange 69.1 48.1% 76.6% 6.0% 0.0%
3 Brookhaven Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified
Orange 67.5 47.9% 73.7% 6.3% 0.0%
4 Parkview
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified
Orange 61.0 37.5% 62.4% 14.0% 0.0%
5 Van Buren Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified
Orange 58.5 37.3% 64.5% 13.6% 0.7%
6 Charles Wagner Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified
Orange 56.3 36.3% 67.9% 11.1% 0.2%
7 John O. Tynes Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified
Orange 54.7 30.6% 50.6% 17.7% 0.2%
8 Morse Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified
Orange 52.9 26.8% 52.1% 13.6% 0.0%
9 Buena Vista Virtual Academy
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified
Orange 48.8 24.6% 53.3% 30.6% 0.0%
10 Melrose Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified
Orange 44.9 8.9% 27.2% 16.3% 0.0%
11 Ruby Drive Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified
Orange 42.8 15.4% 37.7% 18.8% 0.8%