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Schools in 92886 — Yorba Linda, California: 92886 students aren't just reaching proficiency — many go beyond it.

92886 has 9 ranked schools in Yorba Linda, averaging a Scope Score of 62.9/100 — 22.4 points above the state average of 40.5 (a state average weighted to 92886's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 50.6 to 73.9, a 23.3-point spread. 4 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

How 92886 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Yorba Linda High with a Scope Score of 74 and 36.4% of students exceeding standard.

Students here are going past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 43.4% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 20.3%, itself weighted to 92886's own level mix.

Cohort growth among 92886's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +73 scale-score points across 6 schools in 92886 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 92886 averages 10.6%, below the state average of 18.5%, weighted to 92886's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 92886 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 92886
92886Yorba Linda962.9/100
92870Placentia2.71455.7/100-7.2
92807Anaheim2.9864.2/100+1.3
92831Fullerton4.5554.0/100-8.9
92821Brea4.6758.0/100-4.9
92865Orange4.7439.1/100-23.8

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 92886

4 Strong All-Around3 Solid Base2 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

All schools in 92886

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range50.6 – 73.9
23.3 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 18.5% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (6)

avg 63.0/1006 ranked elementary schools6 Strong
#SchoolExceededScore
1Lakeview Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Building Momentum
56.9%94th percentile · StrongScope Score 69/100
2Fairmont Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Strong All-Around
49.0%92nd percentile · StrongScope Score 67/100
3Rose Drive Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Solid Base
49.9%90th percentile · StrongScope Score 64/100
4Mabel M. Paine Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Strong All-Around
45.8%89th percentile · StrongScope Score 63/100
5Linda Vista Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Solid Base
45.3%88th percentile · StrongScope Score 61/100
6Glenknoll Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Solid Base
42.4%83rd percentile · StrongScope Score 55/100

Middle Schools (2)

avg 57.1/1002 ranked middle schools2 Strong
#SchoolExceededScore
1Yorba Linda Middle
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Strong All-Around
39.7%90th percentile · StrongScope Score 64/100
2Bernardo Yorba Middle
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Building Momentum
25.3%79th percentile · StrongScope Score 51/100

High Schools (1)

avg 73.9/1001 ranked high schools1 Strong
#SchoolExceededScore
1Yorba Linda High
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Strong All-Around
36.4%91st percentile · StrongScope Score 74/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 9 schools in 92886Methodology · Explore all schools

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 92886

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 92886 (Yorba Linda) good?
92886 has 9 ranked schools in Yorba Linda, averaging a Scope Score of 62.9/100 — 22.4 points above the state average, a benchmark weighted to 92886's own mix of school levels. 43.4% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 92886?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 92886 is Yorba Linda High with a Scope Score of 74/100 and 36.4% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 92886 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 92886 average a Scope Score of 62.9/100 — 22.4 points above the state average of 40.5, a state average weighted to zip code 92886's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 43.4% vs. 20.3% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 92886?
Zip code 92886 has 9 ranked 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 composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.