For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,600 students in Yorba Linda, CA (there are 12 private schools, serving 3,056 private students). 49% of all K-12 students in Yorba Linda, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Yorba Linda, CA are Bryant Ranch Elementary School, Lakeview Elementary School and Yorba Linda High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yorba Linda, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Yorba Linda have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Yorba Linda, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bryant Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
24695 Paseo De Toronto
Yorba Linda, CA 92887
(714) 986-7120
Yorba Linda, CA 92887
(714) 986-7120
Gr: K-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17510 Lakeview Ave.
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 986-7190
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 986-7190
Gr: K-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Yorba Linda High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19900 Bastanchury Rd.
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 986-7500
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 986-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,584 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Buena Vista Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4999 Casa Loma Ave.
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 986-7026
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 986-7026
Gr: K-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Yorba Linda, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5862 C St.
Yorba Linda, CA 92887
(909) 464-2672
Yorba Linda, CA 92887
(909) 464-2672
Gr: K-8 | 1,213 student Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Yorba Linda, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Yorba Linda, CA include Bryant Ranch Elementary School, Lakeview Elementary School and Yorba Linda High School.
How many public schools are located in Yorba Linda?
4 public schools are located in Yorba Linda.
What percentage of students in Yorba Linda go to public school?
49% of all K-12 students in Yorba Linda are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Yorba Linda?
Yorba Linda public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Yorba Linda are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Yorba Linda include: Lakeview Elementary School vs. Bryant Ranch Elementary School
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