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Placentia · 92870

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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Golden ElementaryEl Dorado HighSierra Vista ElementaryValencia HighBrookhaven ElementaryCharles Wagner ElementaryJohn O. Tynes ElementaryVan Buren ElementaryParkviewBuena Vista Virtual AcademyMorse ElementaryRuby Drive ElementaryMelrose ElementaryEl Camino Real Continuation HighValadez Middle School Academy92870N ↑
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92870 at a glance

92870 (Placentia) has 15 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

10Elementary schools1Middle school4High schools
2024–25 CAASPP reporting
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Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

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Elementary schools

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10 comparable schools · average 56.0/100 · range 36.0–93.5

Middle schools

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1 comparable schools · average 30.6/100 · range 30.6–30.6

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3 comparable schools · average 63.4/100 · range 51.4–71.2

Explore ZIP codes near 92870

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
92831Fullerton51.8 mi
92821Brea73.1 mi
92886Yorba Linda93.1 mi
92835Fullerton43.6 mi
92806Anaheim53.8 mi

Nearby ZIPs use approximate distances between school-location centers. Counts cover ranked comprehensive schools.

Patterns across the ZIP

What kinds of schools are here?

Building Momentum 3High Ceiling 2Strong All-Around 2Solid Base 2Culture First 2On the Rise 2Growth Engine 1
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Schools in 92870

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Elementary schools in 92870 · 10 schools

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Golden Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified High Ceiling
70.1%99th percentile · StrongScope Score 94/100
Sierra Vista Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified High Ceiling
51.4%95th percentile · StrongScope Score 71/100
Brookhaven Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Solid Base
44.8%87th percentile · StrongScope Score 60/100
Charles Wagner Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Solid Base
41.6%86th percentile · StrongScope Score 59/100
John O. Tynes Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Growth Engine
32.8%80th percentile · StrongScope Score 53/100
Van Buren Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Culture First
39.4%79th percentile · StrongScope Score 52/100

Middle schools in 92870 · 1 schools

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Valadez Middle School Academy
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Building Momentum
8.2%37th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 31/100

High schools in 92870 · 4 schools

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El Dorado High
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Strong All-Around
35.1%89th percentile · StrongScope Score 71/100
Valencia High
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Strong All-Around
32.8%85th percentile · StrongScope Score 68/100
Buena Vista Virtual Academy
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Building Momentum
19.1%45th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 51/100
El Camino Real Continuation High
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified continuation high school
2.5%85th percentile · StrongWithin its own school classScope Score 31/100
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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.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 92870?
This SchoolScope directory lists 15 public schools in 92870 (Placentia) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in 92870?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Golden Elementary (94/100). Middle: Valadez Middle School Academy (31/100). High: El Dorado High (71/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Are schools in 92870 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?
No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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