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Best Buena Park Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 6,111 students in Buena Park, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Buena Park, CA are Buena Terra Elementary School, Charles G. Emery Elementary School and Holder Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buena Park, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Buena Park have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Buena Park, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buena Terra Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8299 Holder St.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 228-3220
Gr: K-6 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Charles G. Emery Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8600 Somerset St.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 521-5134
Gr: K-5 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Holder Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9550 Holder St.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 236-3840
Gr: K-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7770 Camellia Dr.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 228-3240
Gr: K-6 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Arthur F. Corey Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7351 Holder St.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 522-8389
Gr: K-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Raymond Temple Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7800 Holder St.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 228-3290
Gr: K-6 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Gordon H. Beatty Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8201 Country Club Dr.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 523-1160
Gr: 6-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
San Marino Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6215 San Rolando Way
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 228-3280
Gr: K-6 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7101 Stanton Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 521-8568
Gr: K-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7255 Eighth St.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 522-7281
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
James A. Whitaker Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8401 Montana St.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 521-9770
Gr: K-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Buena Park Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6931 Orangethorpe Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 522-8491
Gr: 6-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Buena Park, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Buena Park, CA include Buena Terra Elementary School, Charles G. Emery Elementary School and Holder Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Buena Park?
12 public elementary schools are located in Buena Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Buena Park?
Buena Park public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Buena Park are often viewed compared to one another?

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