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18 schools in Placentia

California · Public K-12

Placentia's public-school count of 18 reflects a system enrolling about 11,461 students inside California, broken out as 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high.

7-year change in Placentia

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
11,461
-1,443 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
18
+1 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
19%
was 27%
% Hispanic
54%
was 51%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
21%
was 18%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Brookhaven ElementaryElementaryKG-06482
Buena Vista Virtual AcademyCombinedKG-1297
Charles Wagner ElementaryElementaryKG-06440
Col. J. K. Tuffree MiddleMiddle07-08566
El Camino Real Continuation HighHigh09-12142
El Dorado HighHigh09-121,998
George KeyCombinedKG-12124
Golden ElementaryElementaryKG-06834
John O. Tynes ElementaryElementaryKG-06591
Kraemer MiddleMiddle07-08889
Melrose ElementaryElementaryKG-05354
Morse ElementaryElementaryKG-06382
ParkviewCombinedKG-12259
Ruby Drive ElementaryElementaryKG-06373
Sierra Vista ElementaryElementaryKG-06454
Valadez Middle School AcademyMiddle06-08527
Valencia HighHigh09-122,411
Van Buren ElementaryElementaryKG-06538

About Placentia

Public education in Placentia, California runs across 18 schools that educates roughly 11,461 students. By footprint, Placentia sits in the medium-population bracket.

For a sense of the school types, the city is built around 9 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, and 3 other.

Schools in Placentia average about 637 students each, 10% noticeably above the California norm.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Placentia has decreased 11% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 12,904 students to 11,461. The school count climbed from 17 to 18 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the White share of enrollment shrank from 27% to 19%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Placentia discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Placentia?
Placentia, California has 18 public K-12 schools serving approximately 11,461 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Placentia?
Placentia has 9 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 3 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Placentia?
Valencia High is the largest public school in Placentia by enrollment, with approximately 2,411 students.
What school districts serve Placentia?
Placentia public schools are operated by Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified.
What grade levels do public schools in Placentia cover?
Public schools in Placentia serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.