Photo: User:Geographer · CC BY 2.5Fullerton’s public schools outscore 81% of California districts
Math proficiency in Fullerton’s districts is 45%, above the California average (33%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Fullerton, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. 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.
Fullerton’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 569 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Fullerton’s, its schools beat 90%, higher than their 81% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 58% and math 45% across both districts in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 93% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Fullerton Joint Union High spends $17,606 per student and Fullerton Elementary $17,732, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Rosary Academy (private), St. Juliana Falconieri School (private), Arborland Montessori-Hughes Campus (private), Ivycrest Montessori Private School - Chapman (private), Eastside Christian Schools (private), Eastside Christian (private), Stepping Stones Academy (private), Kids Adventure Learning Center (private) and Glory Heights Christian Academy (private) are in town. 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 Fullerton’s grade
A−: better than 81% of California school districts, #156 of 847 California towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the California average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Fullerton, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Fullerton · depends on your address
Troy High
Grades 9–12 · 2,504 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Sunny Hills High
Grades 9–12 · 2,337 students · 25:1 students per teacher
Fullerton Union High
Grades 9–12 · 1,880 students · 26:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Fullerton · depends on your address
Troy High
Grades 9–12 · 2,504 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Sunny Hills High
Grades 9–12 · 2,337 students · 25:1 students per teacher
Fullerton Union High
Grades 9–12 · 1,880 students · 26:1 students per teacher
Fullerton runs its own schools through grade 8 (Fullerton Elementary School District). From grade 9, students attend the Fullerton Joint Union High School District, shared with Brea, Buena Park, La Habra, La Habra Heights and La Palma. Parts of Fullerton (6% and 2% of its land) are served by Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified and Buena Park Elementary instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Fullerton
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Fullerton vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Fullerton’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Fullerton | A− | Fullerton Elementary K–8 · Fullerton Joint Union High 9–12 |
| Brea | A− | Brea-Olinda Unified K–12 · Fullerton Joint Union High 9–12 |
| Anaheim | B | Anaheim Elementary K–6 · Orange Unified K–12 · Anaheim Union High 7–12 |
| La Habra | B+ | La Habra City Elementary K–8 · Lowell Joint Elementary K–8 · Fullerton Joint Union High 9–12 |
| Buena Park | B | Buena Park Elementary K–8 · Centralia Elementary K–6 · Anaheim Union High 7–12 |
| Placentia | A− | Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified |
| La Mirada | B | Norwalk-La Mirada Unified K–12 · Whittier Union High 9–12 |
3 of the 6 neighbors share Fullerton Joint Union High with Fullerton for grades 9–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in Fullerton
35 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).
Questions about Fullerton’s schools
Are Fullerton’s schools good?
By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Fullerton children attend outscore 81% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #156 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 90%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Fullerton in?
Two districts: Fullerton Elementary School District runs grades K–8, and Fullerton Joint Union High School District runs grades 9–12, shared with Brea, Buena Park, La Habra, La Habra Heights and La Palma.
Where do Fullerton kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Troy High, Sunny Hills High and Fullerton Union High.
What is Fullerton’s graduation rate?
93% of the class of 2023 in Fullerton Joint Union High School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Fullerton spend per student?
$17,606 in Fullerton Joint Union High School District and $17,732 in Fullerton Elementary School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Fullerton?
Yes: Rosary Academy (catholic · all-girls, grades 9–12, 464 students), St. Juliana Falconieri School (Catholic, grades K–8, 272 students), Arborland Montessori-Hughes Campus (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 204 students), Ivycrest Montessori Private School - Chapman (nonsectarian, grades K–6, 95 students), Eastside Christian Schools (religious, grades PK–12, 91 students), Eastside Christian (religious, grades K–12, 90 students), Stepping Stones Academy (nonsectarian, grades K, 21 students), Kids Adventure Learning Center (nonsectarian, grades K, 18 students) and Glory Heights Christian Academy (religious, grades 5–12, 6 students).
Parents talk
What Fullerton families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Fullerton → They have their own page.
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.