Top Rankings
Brea-Olinda Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,891 students in Brea-Olinda Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Brea-Olinda Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools
10,360 Schools
# Students
5,891 Students
5,825,797 Students
# Teachers
257 Teachers
267,978 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Brea-Olinda Unified School District, which is ranked #205 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#216 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
29%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
31%
12%
% Hispanic
39%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
22%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,876 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,978. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,679 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$94 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,876
$19,978
Spending / Student
$12,679
$18,399
Best Brea-Olinda Unified School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olinda Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3145 East Birch St.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 528-7475
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 528-7475
Gr: K-6 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Mariposa Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1111 West Mariposa Dr.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-4916
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-4916
Gr: K-6 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Falcon Academy Of Science And Technology
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
650 North Apricot Ave.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-3908
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-3908
Gr: K-6 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Brea Country Hills Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 North Associated Rd.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-3221
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-3221
Gr: K-6 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Brea Online Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Civic Center Cir., Level 2
Brea, CA 92822
(714) 990-7533
Brea, CA 92822
(714) 990-7533
Gr: K-6 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #66.
Brea Junior High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 North Brea Blvd.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-7500
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-7500
Gr: 7-8 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Brea Olinda High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
789 North Wildcat Way
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-7850
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-7850
Gr: 9-12 | 1,710 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
Arovista Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 Eadington Dr.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-2185
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-2185
Gr: K-6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #99.
Laurel Elementary Magnet Sch Of Innovation And Career Explr
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 South Flower Ave.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-2520
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-2520
Gr: K-6 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1010.
Brea Canyon High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
689 North Wildcat Way
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-7882
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-7882
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brea-Olinda Unified School District?
Brea-Olinda Unified School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,891 students.
What is the rank of Brea-Olinda Unified School District?
Brea-Olinda Unified School District is ranked #205 out of 1,908 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brea-Olinda Unified School District?
39% of Brea-Olinda Unified School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Asian, 22% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brea-Olinda Unified School District?
Brea-Olinda Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Brea-Olinda Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,679 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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