For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 6,424 students in Placentia, CA. The top-ranked public high schools in Placentia, CA are Parkview, El Dorado High School and Esperanza High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Placentia, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Placentia have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
Placentia, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is El Dorado High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Placentia, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkview
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2189 North Kraemer Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7050
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7050
Gr: K-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
El Dorado High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1651 North Valencia Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7580
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7580
Gr: 9-12 | 1,998 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Esperanza High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1830 North Kellogg Dr.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7540
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7540
Gr: 9-12 | 1,393 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Valencia High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 North Bradford Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 996-4970
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 996-4970
Gr: 9-12 | 2,411 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Buena Vista Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2189 North Kraemer Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7026
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7026
Gr: K-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
George Key
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
710 East Golden Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7170
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7170
Gr: K-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
El Camino Real Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1351 East Orangethorpe Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7060
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7060
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Placentia, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Placentia, CA include Parkview, El Dorado High School and Esperanza High School. Placentia has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Placentia?
7 public high schools are located in Placentia.
What is the racial composition of students in Placentia?
Placentia public high schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Placentia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Placentia include: El Dorado High School vs. Valencia High School, Esperanza High School vs. El Dorado High School, El Dorado High School vs. Esperanza High School
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