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Schools in 92870 — Placentia, California

92870 has 11 ranked schools averaging 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. 3 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

How 92870 schools perform

Placentia 92870's 11 ranked elementary schools average a composite score of 57.9 — 12.4 points above the California state average of 45.5. The top-ranked school is Golden Elementary with a composite of 80.7 and 70.9% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 35.0% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.0%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Chronic absenteeism across 92870 averages 13.7%, 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

How 92870 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip Code City Schools Avg Score vs 92870
92870 Placentia 11 57.9
92869 Orange 9 49.4 -8.5
92865 Orange 3 50.4 -7.6
92879 Corona 6 47.4 -10.5
92860 Norco 6 47.2 -10.7
92880 Eastvale 6 58.8 +0.9

All schools in 92870

# 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%

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