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Van Buren Elementary

Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified · Orange County · 1245 North Van Buren Street, Placentia, CA 92870-4024

(714) 986-7100

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9/10
#1103
Rank 1103 out of 5,722
Top 19%
English Language Arts9/10 · #985 · 83rd percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #932 · 84th percentile
Science7/10 · #1733 · 69th percentile

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School Overview

Tucked into the family-friendly city of Placentia in northern Orange County, Van Buren Elementary is a solid neighborhood school where strong English and math scores reflect a genuine commitment to foundational academics. The Placentia-Yorba Linda district has a reputation for well-run schools, and Van Buren fits right in — making it a natural draw for families putting down roots in a community that balances suburban comfort with easy access to the broader OC area. It's the kind of school where parents tend to be engaged and kids build the academic footing they'll carry with them into the upper grades.

Student Demographics

265 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
128 (48%)
White
78 (29%)
Asian
31 (12%)
Multiple Races
24 (9%)
Filipino
7 (3%)
Other
3 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners32 (12%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged115 (43%)
Students with Disabilities51 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

538
Enrollment
26.4
Teachers (FTE)
20.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
25.1
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 · #1505 · 75th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found