Schools in Placentia, California (2025)
14 schools · 10,839 students · 14 public · median Enrollment 538.
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Ranked schools in Placentia
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 180Golden ElementaryPlacentia · Public Elementary85% Math proficiency · 834 students
- 278Brookhaven ElementaryPlacentia · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 482 students
- 373Sierra Vista ElementaryPlacentia · Public Elementary73% Math proficiency · 454 students
- 470Charles Wagner ElementaryPlacentia · Public Elementary63% Math proficiency · 440 students
- 564Kraemer MiddlePlacentia · Public Middle62% Math proficiency · 889 students
- 664Col. J. K. Tuffree MiddlePlacentia · Public Middle58% Math proficiency · 566 students
- 763El Dorado HighPlacentia · Public High51% Math proficiency · 1,998 students
- 861Van Buren ElementaryPlacentia · Public Elementary59% Math proficiency · 538 students
- 949Valencia HighPlacentia · Public High47% Math proficiency · 2,411 students
- 1047John O. Tynes ElementaryPlacentia · Public Elementary51% Math proficiency · 591 students
- 1141Morse ElementaryPlacentia · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 382 students
- 1232Ruby Drive ElementaryPlacentia · Public Elementary35% Math proficiency · 373 students
- 1321Valadez Middle School AcademyPlacentia · Public Middle25% Math proficiency · 527 students
- 1420Melrose ElementaryPlacentia · Public Elementary31% Math proficiency · 354 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golden Elementary Placentia · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 80.4 Top 10% | 85% Math proficiency | 834 |
| 2 | Brookhaven Elementary Placentia · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 77.7 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 482 |
| 3 | Sierra Vista Elementary Placentia · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 73.0 Top 25% | 73% Math proficiency | 454 |
| 4 | Charles Wagner Elementary Placentia · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 69.8 Top 25% | 63% Math proficiency | 440 |
| 5 | Kraemer Middle Placentia · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 64.1 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 889 |
| 6 | Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle Placentia · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 63.6 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 566 |
| 7 | El Dorado High Placentia · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 63.0 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 1,998 |
| 8 | Van Buren Elementary Placentia · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 61.0 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 538 |
| 9 | Valencia High Placentia · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 48.6 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 2,411 |
| 10 | John O. Tynes Elementary Placentia · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 46.9 Lower 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 591 |
| 11 | Morse Elementary Placentia · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 40.8 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 382 |
| 12 | Ruby Drive Elementary Placentia · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 32.2 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 373 |
| 13 | Valadez Middle School Academy Placentia · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 21.1 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 527 |
| 14 | Melrose Elementary Placentia · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 20.3 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 354 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Placentia?
Golden Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Placentia with a Success Index (US) of 80.4 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Placentia?
Placentia has 14 schools (9 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) educating 10,839 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Placentia?
The median Enrollment across schools in Placentia is 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.