For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,879 students in 92821, CA (there are , serving 784 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 92821, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 92821, CA are Olinda Elementary School, Mariposa Elementary School and Falcon Academy Of Science And Technology. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92821 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). Schools in 92821, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92821, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-6
| 668 students
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
Grades: K-6
| 542 students
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
Grades: K-6
| 557 students
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
Grades: K-6
| 543 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: 7-8
| 919 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,710 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: K-6
| 412 students
Rank: #88.
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
Grades: K-6
| 473 students
Rank: #99.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 92821, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 92821, CA include Olinda Elementary School, Mariposa Elementary School and Falcon Academy Of Science And Technology.
How many public schools are located in 92821?
9 public schools are located in 92821.
What percentage of students in 92821 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 92821 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92821?
92821 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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