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Golden Elementary

Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified · Orange County · 740 East Golden Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870-1635

(714) 986-7160

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10/10
#12
Rank 12 out of 5,722
Top 1%
English Language Arts10/10 · #12 · 100th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #21 · 100th percentile
Science10/10 · #21 · 100th percentile

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School Overview

Tucked into the family-friendly city of Placentia in northern Orange County, Golden Elementary lives up to its name — consistently ranking among the very best elementary schools in all of California, with top-of-the-chart scores across English, math, and science. Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified is already a strong district, but Golden stands out even within that competitive landscape, drawing families who prioritize rigorous academics in a community where neighbors tend to be deeply invested in their kids' education. If you're raising a family in this part of Orange County and school performance is a top priority, Golden Elementary is the kind of school that makes a neighborhood feel worth putting down roots in.

Student Demographics

544 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
313 (58%)
White
90 (17%)
Hispanic
73 (13%)
Multiple Races
53 (10%)
Other
15 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners65 (12%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged133 (24%)
Students with Disabilities53 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

834
Enrollment
31.5
Teachers (FTE)
26.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
25.9
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 Programs8/10 · #1730 · 71st percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found