Walnut Elementary

La Habra sits in the northern corner of Orange County where the hills start to roll toward the Puente Hills, and Walnut Elementary serves a tight-knit community that reflects the city's working-class, family-forward character. Academic scores here fall in the lower range compared to other Orange County schools, so families who prioritize strong test performance may want to explore other options in the district or nearby. That said, for families already rooted in this corner of La Habra, it can be a familiar, accessible neighborhood school where kids grow up alongside the same faces year after year.