What types of schools are available in Placentia, California?

Placentia, California offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Placentia, California

Q: How many schools are in Placentia, California?

There are 18 schools in Placentia, California, serving 11,461 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Placentia?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Placentia, California, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 18 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

11,461

Total Students

Across Placentia

21.3:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

18 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)2 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)7 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)9 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 2,411 students at Valencia High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 11:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Sierra Vista Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

1811 North Placentia Ave., Placentia, CA 92870

974 South Melrose St., Placentia, CA 92870

Valadez Middle School Academy

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

161 East La Jolla St., Placentia, CA 92870

2189 North Kraemer Blvd., Placentia, CA 92870

Buena Vista Virtual Academy

publichighK-12

2189 North Kraemer Blvd., Placentia, CA 92870

1245 North Van Buren St., Placentia, CA 92870

Charles Wagner Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

717 East Yorba Linda Blvd., Placentia, CA 92870

Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle

publicmiddleGrade 7-8

2151 North Kraemer Blvd., Placentia, CA 92870

500 North Bradford Ave., Placentia, CA 92870

El Camino Real Continuation High

publichighGrade 9-12

1351 East Orangethorpe Ave., Placentia, CA 92870

431 East Morse Ave., Placentia, CA 92870

Ruby Drive Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

601 Ruby Dr., Placentia, CA 92870

publicmiddleGrade 7-8

645 North Angelina Dr., Placentia, CA 92870

John O. Tynes Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

735 Stanford, Placentia, CA 92870

740 East Golden Ave., Placentia, CA 92870

710 East Golden Ave., Placentia, CA 92870

1651 North Valencia Ave., Placentia, CA 92870

Brookhaven Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

1851 North Brookhaven Ave., Placentia, CA 92870

Detailed Overview of Schools in Placentia

Placentia, California is home to 18 schools serving over 11,461 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Placentia, California?

There are 18 schools in Placentia, serving 11,461 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Placentia?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Placentia include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Placentia?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Placentia is 21.3:1.

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