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Best Brea Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,740 students in Brea, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 788 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Brea, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Brea, CA are Olinda Elementary School, Mariposa Elementary School and Falcon Academy Of Science And Technology. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brea, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Brea have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Brea, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olinda Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3145 East Birch St.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 528-7475
Gr: K-6 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Mariposa Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1111 West Mariposa Dr.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-4916
Gr: K-6 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Falcon Academy Of Science And Technology
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
650 North Apricot Ave.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-3908
Gr: K-6 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Brea Country Hills Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
150 North Associated Rd.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-3221
Gr: K-6 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Brea Online Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Civic Center Cir., Level 2
Brea, CA 92822
(714) 990-7533
Gr: K-6 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #66.
Brea Junior High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 North Brea Blvd.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-7500
Gr: 7-8 | 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Brea Olinda High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
789 North Wildcat Way
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-7850
Gr: 9-12 | 1,676 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Arovista Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
900 Eadington Dr.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-2185
Gr: K-6 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #99.
Laurel Elementary Magnet School Of Innovation And Career Explr
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 South Flower Ave.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-2520
Gr: K-6 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1010.
Brea Canyon High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
689 North Wildcat Way
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-7882
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Brea, CA?
How many public schools are located in Brea?
10 public schools are located in Brea.
What percentage of students in Brea go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Brea are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Brea?
Brea public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Brea are often viewed compared to one another?

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