Schools in 92870 — Placentia, California: 92870 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
92870 has 15 ranked schools in Placentia, averaging a Scope Score of 56.5/100 — 11.7 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 29.0 to 95.2, a 66.2-point spread. 3 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 92870 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Golden Elementary with a Scope Score of 95 and 70.1% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 30.8% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism across 92870 averages 19.0%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 92870 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 92870 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92870 | Placentia | 15 | Solid 56.5/100 | — |
| 92869 | Orange | 10 | Solid 53.8/100 | -2.7 |
| 92867 | Orange | 5 | Developing 39.3/100 | -17.3 |
| 92865 | Orange | 4 | Developing 45.2/100 | -11.4 |
| 92861 | Villa Park | 3 | Solid 57.8/100 | +1.2 |
| 92879 | Corona | 8 | Developing 40.8/100 | -15.8 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 92870
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 92870 are classified as Growth Engine (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 92870
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golden Elementary Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified High Ceiling | 70.1% | Strong 95/100 |
| 2 | Sierra Vista Elementary Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified High Ceiling | 51.4% | Strong 75/100 |
| 3 | El Dorado High Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Strong All-Around | 35.1% | Solid 65/100 |
| 4 | Brookhaven Elementary Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Strong All-Around | 44.8% | Solid 63/100 |
| 5 | Valencia High Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Strong All-Around | 32.8% | Solid 62/100 |
| 6 | Charles Wagner Elementary Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Solid Base | 41.6% | Solid 61/100 |
| 7 | John O. Tynes Elementary Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Growth Engine | 32.8% | Solid 59/100 |
| 8 | Parkview Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Strong All-Around | 30.5% | Solid 58/100 |
| 9 | Van Buren Elementary Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Culture First | 39.4% | Solid 56/100 |
| 10 | Morse Elementary Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Culture First | 29.3% | Solid 50/100 |
| 11 | Buena Vista Virtual Academy Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Building Momentum | 19.1% | Developing 48/100 |
| 12 | Ruby Drive Elementary Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Building Momentum | 16.1% | Developing 46/100 |
| 13 | Melrose Elementary Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Growth Engine | 8.9% | Developing 45/100 |
| 14 | Valadez Middle School Academy Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Building Momentum | 8.2% | Developing 36/100 |
| 15 | El Camino Real Continuation High Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Building Momentum | 2.5% | Needs Support 29/100 |
Schools in 92870 on the map
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.
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