For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,207 students in Brea, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Brea, CA are Olinda Elementary School, Mariposa Elementary School and Brea Online Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brea, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Brea have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Brea, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Olinda Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3145 East Birch St.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 528-7475
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 528-7475
Grades: K-6
| 668 students
Rank: #22.
Mariposa Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1111 West Mariposa Dr.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-4916
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-4916
Grades: K-6
| 542 students
Rank: #33.
Brea Online Academy
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Civic Center Cir., Level 2
Brea, CA 92822
(714) 990-7533
Brea, CA 92822
(714) 990-7533
Grades: K-6
| 12 students
Rank: #44.
Falcon Academy Of Science And Technology
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
650 North Apricot Ave.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-3908
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-3908
Grades: K-6
| 557 students
Rank: #55.
Brea Country Hills Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 North Associated Rd.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-3221
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-3221
Grades: K-6
| 543 students
Rank: #66.
Arovista Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 Eadington Dr.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-2185
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-2185
Grades: K-6
| 412 students
Rank: #77.
Laurel Elementary Magnet Sch Of Innovation And Career Explr
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 South Flower Ave.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-2520
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-2520
Grades: K-6
| 473 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Brea, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Brea, CA include Olinda Elementary School, Mariposa Elementary School and Brea Online Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Brea?
7 public elementary schools are located in Brea.
What is the racial composition of students in Brea?
Brea public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Brea are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Brea include: Arovista Elementary School vs. Laurel Elementary Magnet Sch Of Innovation And Career Explr, Laurel Elementary Magnet Sch Of Innovation And Career Explr vs. Arovista Elementary School, Mariposa Elementary School vs. Falcon Academy Of Science And Technology
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