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Best Fullerton Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public elementary schools serving 9,034 students in Fullerton, CA. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fullerton, CA are Robert C. Fisler Elementary School, Laguna Road Elementary School and Acacia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fullerton, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fullerton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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 Fullerton, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robert C. Fisler Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1350 Starbuck St.
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-2890
Gr: K-8 | 892 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Laguna Road Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
300 West Laguna Rd.
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 447-7725
Gr: K-6 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Acacia Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1200 North Acacia Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7700
Gr: K-6 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Beechwood Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
780 Beechwood Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 447-2850
Gr: K-8 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Sunset Lane Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2030 Sunset Ln.
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7750
Gr: K-6 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Golden Hill School For Creative & Performing Arts
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
732 Barris Dr.
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 447-7715
Gr: K-6 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Hermosa Drive Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 East Hermosa Dr.
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 447-7720
Gr: K-6 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
Fern Drive Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 West Fern Dr.
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7710
Gr: K-6 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
Raymond Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
517 North Raymond Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7740
Gr: K-6 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1010.
Rolling Hills Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1460 East Rolling Hills Dr.
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 447-7795
Gr: K-6 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1111.
Richman Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 South Richman Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 447-7745
Gr: K-6 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Commonwealth Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 East Commonwealth Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7705
Gr: K-6 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
Maple Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
244 East Valencia Dr.
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 447-7590
Gr: K-6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Orangethorpe Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 South Brookhurst Rd.
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7730
Gr: K-6 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1515.
Valencia Park Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3441 West Valencia Dr.
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7755
Gr: K-6 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Pacific Drive Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 West Valencia Dr.
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7735
Gr: K-6 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1717.
Woodcrest Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
455 West Baker Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 447-7760
Gr: K-6 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Fullerton, CA?
How many public elementary schools are located in Fullerton?
17 public elementary schools are located in Fullerton.
What is the racial composition of students in Fullerton?
Fullerton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 85% 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 Fullerton are often viewed compared to one another?

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