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Buena Terra Elementary

Centralia Elementary · Orange County · 8299 Holder Street, Buena Park, CA 90620-2957

(714) 228-3220

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10/10
#445
Rank 445 out of 5,722
Top 8%
English Language Arts10/10 · #463 · 92nd percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #348 · 94th percentile
Science9/10 · #671 · 88th percentile

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School Overview

Buena Terra Elementary sits in the heart of Buena Park, a community in northwest Orange County that feels more like a tight-knit suburb than the tourist corridor most people associate with the area. The school consistently performs near the top of the state in both English and math, making it a great fit for families who want strong academics without venturing into the more competitive (and pricier) districts further south in the county. With Centralia Elementary as its district, Buena Terra benefits from a community-focused atmosphere that tends to attract parents who are deeply invested in their kids' education from the earliest grades.

Student Demographics

329 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
123 (37%)
Asian
75 (23%)
White
67 (20%)
Filipino
35 (11%)
Multiple Races
17 (5%)
Other
12 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners72 (22%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged188 (57%)
Students with Disabilities28 (9%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

627
Enrollment
26
Teachers (FTE)
24.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
25.2
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #1062 · 82nd percentile

193 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found