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Sierra Vista Elementary

Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified · Orange County · 1811 North Placentia Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870-2302

(714) 986-7270

10/10
#559
Rank 559 out of 5,722
Top 10%
English Language Arts10/10 · #423 · 93rd percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #682 · 88th percentile
Science9/10 · #607 · 89th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Sierra Vista Elementary sits in the heart of Placentia, a quietly proud corner of Orange County where tree-lined streets and a strong sense of community make it feel a bit removed from the bustle of neighboring cities. Academically, the school punches well above average, with particularly strong English scores that reflect a staff clearly invested in building confident readers and writers. Families drawn to a neighborhood school with a genuine community feel — and who want their kids in a high-performing environment without the pressure-cooker atmosphere of some OC schools — tend to thrive here.

Student Demographics

245 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
99 (40%)
White
66 (27%)
Asian
43 (18%)
Multiple Races
24 (10%)
Filipino
8 (3%)
African American
5 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners37 (15%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged95 (39%)
Students with Disabilities33 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

454
Enrollment
17.6
Teachers (FTE)
25.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
25.8
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 · #1296 · 79th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found