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10 schools in Brea

California · Public K-12

In total, Brea hosts 10 public K-12 schools with about 5,740 students, an average of 574 per campus.

7-year change in Brea

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,740
-178 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
10
+1 (+11%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
21%
was 32%
% Hispanic
40%
was 37%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
31%
was 26%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Arovista ElementaryElementaryKG-06460
Brea Canyon High (Continuation)High09-1241
Brea Country Hills ElementaryElementaryKG-06498
Brea Junior HighMiddle07-08921
Brea Olinda HighHigh09-121,676
Brea Online AcademyElementaryKG-0613
Falcon Academy of Science and TechnologyElementaryKG-06544
Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career ExplrElementaryKG-06434
Mariposa ElementaryElementaryKG-06504
Olinda ElementaryElementaryKG-06649

About Brea

Across Brea, California, 10 public schools hosts about 5,740 students between them.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city comprises 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 3%: 5,918 students in SY 2017-18 versus 5,740 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 9 to 10 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 32% to 21% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Brea discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Brea, California?
There are 10 public K-12 schools in Brea, with a combined enrollment of about 5,740.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Brea?
Brea has 7 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Brea?
Brea Olinda High is the largest public school in Brea by enrollment, with approximately 1,676 students.
What school districts serve Brea?
Brea public schools are operated by Brea-Olinda Unified.
What grade levels do public schools in Brea cover?
Public schools in Brea serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.