Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified (2025)
Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 30 schools in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified, California. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- Elementary Schools in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified
- Middle Schools in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified
- Traditional Public Schools in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified
- Schools by Math Proficiency in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified
- Schools by Reading Proficiency in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified
- Largest Schools in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified
- 141Morse ElementaryPlacentia · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 20.1
- 229Topaz ElementaryFullerton · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 20.2
- 321Valadez Middle School AcademyPlacentia · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 20.3
- 461Van Buren ElementaryPlacentia · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 20.7
- 532Ruby Drive ElementaryPlacentia · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 20.7
- 668Orange County School of Computer ScienceYorba Linda · Charter MiddleStudents per teacher: 20.9
- 778Brookhaven ElementaryPlacentia · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 21.0
- 870Charles Wagner ElementaryPlacentia · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 21.0
- 960Esperanza HighAnaheim · Public HighStudents per teacher: 21.8
- 1065Mabel M. Paine ElementaryYorba Linda · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 22.1
- 1149Valencia HighPlacentia · Public HighStudents per teacher: 22.1
- 1273Woodsboro ElementaryAnaheim · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 22.3
- 1375Lakeview ElementaryYorba Linda · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 22.4
- 1472Yorba Linda MiddleYorba Linda · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 22.7
- 1547John O. Tynes ElementaryPlacentia · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 22.7
- 1673Glenknoll ElementaryYorba Linda · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 22.9
- 1770Travis RanchYorba Linda · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 23.0
- 1824Rio Vista ElementaryAnaheim · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 23.1
- 1964Col. J. K. Tuffree MiddlePlacentia · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 23.6
- 2048Glenview ElementaryAnaheim · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 24.0
- 2164Kraemer MiddlePlacentia · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 24.7
- 2271Rose Drive ElementaryYorba Linda · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 24.8
- 2363El Dorado HighPlacentia · Public HighStudents per teacher: 25.0
- 2420Melrose ElementaryPlacentia · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 25.3
- 2580Fairmont ElementaryYorba Linda · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 25.6
- 2673Yorba Linda HighYorba Linda · Public HighStudents per teacher: 25.9
- 2778Bryant Ranch ElementaryYorba Linda · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 26.6
- 2873Sierra Vista ElementaryPlacentia · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 26.7
- 2980Golden ElementaryPlacentia · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 26.9
- 3078Linda Vista ElementaryYorba Linda · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 27.6
| # | School | Sector | Students per teacher | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morse Elementary Placentia · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 20.1 | 40.8 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 382 |
| 2 | Topaz Elementary Fullerton · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 20.2 | 28.6 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 404 |
| 3 | Valadez Middle School Academy Placentia · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 20.3 | 21.1 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 527 |
| 4 | Van Buren Elementary Placentia · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 20.7 | 61.0 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 538 |
| 5 | Ruby Drive Elementary Placentia · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 20.7 | 32.2 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 373 |
| 6 | Orange County School of Computer Science Yorba Linda · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Charter | 20.9 | 68.2 Top 25% | 63% Math proficiency | 753 |
| 7 | Brookhaven Elementary Placentia · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 21.0 | 77.7 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 482 |
| 8 | Charles Wagner Elementary Placentia · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 21.0 | 69.8 Top 25% | 63% Math proficiency | 440 |
| 9 | Esperanza High Anaheim · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 21.8 | 60.1 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 1,393 |
| 10 | Mabel M. Paine Elementary Yorba Linda · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 22.1 | 64.8 Top 50% | 67% Math proficiency | 419 |
| 11 | Valencia High Placentia · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 22.1 | 48.6 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 2,411 |
| 12 | Woodsboro Elementary Anaheim · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 22.3 | 72.9 Top 25% | 70% Math proficiency | 512 |
| 13 | Lakeview Elementary Yorba Linda · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 22.4 | 75.3 Top 25% | 71% Math proficiency | 381 |
| 14 | Yorba Linda Middle Yorba Linda · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 22.7 | 71.9 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 818 |
| 15 | John O. Tynes Elementary Placentia · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 22.7 | 46.9 Lower 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 591 |
| 16 | Glenknoll Elementary Yorba Linda · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 22.9 | 73.3 Top 25% | 70% Math proficiency | 390 |
| 17 | Travis Ranch Yorba Linda · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 23.0 | 70.0 Top 25% | 63% Math proficiency | 1,197 |
| 18 | Rio Vista Elementary Anaheim · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 23.1 | 24.0 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 647 |
| 19 | Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle Placentia · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 23.6 | 63.6 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 566 |
| 20 | Glenview Elementary Anaheim · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 24.0 | 47.6 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 601 |
| 21 | Kraemer Middle Placentia · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 24.7 | 64.1 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 889 |
| 22 | Rose Drive Elementary Yorba Linda · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 24.8 | 70.6 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 372 |
| 23 | El Dorado High Placentia · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 25.0 | 63.0 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 1,998 |
| 24 | Melrose Elementary Placentia · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 25.3 | 20.3 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 354 |
| 25 | Fairmont Elementary Yorba Linda · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 25.6 | 79.9 Top 10% | 82% Math proficiency | 794 |
| 26 | Yorba Linda High Yorba Linda · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 25.9 | 72.9 Top 25% | 68% Math proficiency | 1,631 |
| 27 | Bryant Ranch Elementary Yorba Linda · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 26.6 | 77.7 Top 25% | 75% Math proficiency | 505 |
| 28 | Sierra Vista Elementary Placentia · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 26.7 | 73.0 Top 25% | 73% Math proficiency | 454 |
| 29 | Golden Elementary Placentia · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 26.9 | 80.4 Top 10% | 85% Math proficiency | 834 |
| 30 | Linda Vista Elementary Yorba Linda · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 27.6 | 78.2 Top 25% | 80% Math proficiency | 387 |
Morse Elementary in Placentia leads the 2025 list of lowest student–teacher ratio in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified with Students per teacher 20.1. Of the 30 schools shown, 29 are public, 1 are charter.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best ratio school in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified?
Morse Elementary in Placentia, California ranks first among lowest student–teacher ratio in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified with Students per teacher 20.1 (Enrollment: 382).
How are lowest student–teacher ratio in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified ranked?
Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (US) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.