Photo: CrispyCream27 · CC BY-SA 4.0Anaheim’s public schools outscore 55% of California districts
The grade covers the three public school districts serving Anaheim, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. On the state math tests, 28% of Anaheim’s students scored proficient, below the California average (33%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Anaheim’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 588 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Anaheim’s, its schools beat 50%, lower than their 55% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 44% of tested students were proficient in reading and 28% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
91% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Anaheim Union High spends $20,079 per student and Anaheim Elementary $22,479, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
29 elementary schools, then seven middle and seven high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is down 11% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Palm Lane Global Academy, Orange County Workforce Innovation High, Vibrant Minds Charter, El Rancho Charter, Fairmont Private School (private), Servite High School (private), Fairmont Private Schools Anaheim Hills (private), Hephatha Lutheran School (private), St. Justin Martyr Elementary School (private), Minaret Academy (private), Independence Christian School (private), St. Catherine's Academy (private), Acaciawood Preparatory Academy (private), Prince of Peace Lutheran School (private), Zion Lutheran School (private), The Islamic Education School (private), Integrity Christian School (private), Anaheim Hills Montessori (private), The Yellow Brick Preschool Child Care Center (private), Montessori Learning Center (private), Evergreen Christian School (private), Guide Academy (private), The Montessori Academy of Anaheim (private), Anaheim Magnolia Christian School (private), E3 Academy (private), Montessori Academy (private) and Montessori House of Children (private) are in town. Epic California Academy and Cambridge Virtual Academy, online schools, are based here too; they aren’t counted as local schools. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Anaheim’s grade
B: better than 55% of California school districts, #425 of 847 California towns. Graduation is above the California average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Anaheim, with each school’s own grade.
Parts of Anaheim (14%, 7% and 2% of its land) are served by Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified, Magnolia Elementary and Savanna Elementary instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Three districts serve Anaheim
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Anaheim vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Anaheim’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Anaheim | B | Anaheim Elementary K–6 · Orange Unified K–12 · Anaheim Union High 7–12 |
| Orange | B+ | Orange Unified K–12 · Anaheim Union High 7–12 |
| Buena Park | B | Buena Park Elementary K–8 · Centralia Elementary K–6 · Anaheim Union High 7–12 |
| Yorba Linda | A− | Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified |
| Placentia | A− | Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified |
| Stanton | B+ | Garden Grove Unified K–12 · Magnolia Elementary K–6 · Savanna Elementary K–6 |
| Fullerton | A− | Fullerton Elementary K–8 · Fullerton Joint Union High 9–12 |
| Garden Grove | A− | Garden Grove Unified K–12 · Huntington Beach Union High 9–12 |
3 of the 7 neighbors share Anaheim Union High with Anaheim for grades 7–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in Anaheim
90 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 3 public programs with fewer than 25 students (North Orange County ROP, Orange Unified Pre-K SDC and Magnolia Science Academy - Orange County).
Questions about Anaheim’s schools
Are Anaheim’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of California: the public schools Anaheim children attend outscore 55% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #425 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 50%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Anaheim in?
Anaheim Union High School District, which runs grades 7–12 and enrolls 26,076 students in 21 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Anaheim are served by Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified, Magnolia Elementary and Savanna Elementary.
Where do Anaheim kids go to high school?
One of 7 high schools, depending on your address: Anaheim High, Katella High, Canyon High, Magnolia High, Loara High, Savanna High and Western High.
What is Anaheim’s graduation rate?
91% of the class of 2023 in Anaheim Union High School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Anaheim spend per student?
$20,079 in Anaheim Union High School District, $22,479 in Anaheim Elementary School District and $16,406 in Orange Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Anaheim?
Yes: Fairmont Private School (nonsectarian, grades PK–12, 2,621 students), Servite High School (catholic · all-boys, grades 9–12, 731 students), Fairmont Private Schools Anaheim Hills (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 643 students), Hephatha Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 327 students), St. Justin Martyr Elementary School (Catholic, grades K–8, 237 students), Minaret Academy (religious, grades PK–8, 203 students), Independence Christian School (religious, grades PK–8, 186 students), St. Catherine's Academy (catholic · all-boys, grades K–8, 140 students), Acaciawood Preparatory Academy (nonsectarian, grades 1–12, 127 students), Prince of Peace Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 106 students), Zion Lutheran School (religious, grades K–8, 97 students), The Islamic Education School (religious, grades K–8, 94 students), Integrity Christian School (religious, grades 1–12, 89 students), Anaheim Hills Montessori (nonsectarian, grades PK–2, 71 students), The Yellow Brick Preschool Child Care Center (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 67 students), Montessori Learning Center (nonsectarian, grades PK–4, 50 students), Evergreen Christian School (religious, grades 1–12, 49 students), Guide Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–9, 35 students), The Montessori Academy of Anaheim (nonsectarian, grades PK–2, 19 students), Anaheim Magnolia Christian School (religious, grades 1–12, 18 students), E3 Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 13 students), Montessori Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 12 students) and Montessori House of Children (nonsectarian, grades PK–5, 8 students). Anaheim also has 4 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Anaheim families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.