Photo: The original uploader was Sorcha at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 2.5Yorba Linda’s public schools outscore 84% of California districts
On the state math tests, 52% of Yorba Linda’s students scored proficient, above the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Yorba Linda, 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.
Yorba Linda’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 272 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Yorba Linda’s, its schools beat 72%, lower than their 84% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 64% and math 52% in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $17,021 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Seven elementary schools, then two middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Orange County School of Computer Science, California Republic Leadership Academy Yorba Linda, Heritage Oak Private Education (private), St. Francis of Assisi School (private), Calvary Chapel Academy (private), Discovery Depot (private), Amerimont Academy (private) and Pine Tree Preschool Montessori (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 Yorba Linda’s grade
A−: better than 84% of California school districts, #132 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 Yorba Linda, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Yorba Linda · depends on your address
Travis Ranch
Grades K–8 · 1,197 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Yorba Linda Middle
Grades 6–8 · 818 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Fairmont Elementary
Grades K–6 · 794 students · 25:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Yorba Linda · depends on your address
Travis Ranch
Grades K–8 · 1,197 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Yorba Linda Middle
Grades 6–8 · 818 students · 22:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Yorba Linda · depends on your address
Travis Ranch
Grades K–8 · 1,197 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Yorba Linda Middle
Grades 6–8 · 818 students · 22:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Yorba Linda
Yorba Linda High
Grades 9–12 · 1,631 students · 26:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Yorba Linda
Yorba Linda High
Grades 9–12 · 1,631 students · 26:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Yorba Linda
Yorba Linda High
Grades 9–12 · 1,631 students · 26:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Yorba Linda
Yorba Linda High
Grades 9–12 · 1,631 students · 26:1 students per teacher
Yorba Linda’s public schools are run by Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, which also serves Placentia. Parts of Yorba Linda (5% of its land) are served by Orange Unified instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
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
Yorba Linda vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Yorba Linda’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Yorba Linda | A− | Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified |
| 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 |
| Placentia | A− | Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified |
Every school in Yorba Linda
17 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 Yorba Linda’s schools
Are Yorba Linda’s schools good?
By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Yorba Linda children attend outscore 84% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #132 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 72%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Yorba Linda in?
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 22,665 students in 34 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Yorba Linda are served by Orange Unified.
Where do Yorba Linda kids go to high school?
Yorba Linda High, with 1,631 students; its own test results earn an A.
What is Yorba Linda’s graduation rate?
94% of the class of 2023 in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Yorba Linda spend per student?
$17,021 in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Yorba Linda?
Yes: Heritage Oak Private Education (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 666 students), St. Francis of Assisi School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 587 students), Calvary Chapel Academy (religious, grades PK–8, 274 students), Discovery Depot (religious, grades PK–K, 136 students), Amerimont Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 111 students) and Pine Tree Preschool Montessori (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 51 students). Yorba Linda also has 2 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Yorba Linda 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.