Golden Elementary
Placentia, CA · Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified
Regular public school · Magnet · Grades K-6 · Suburb, large
25th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 99%· Stable
740 East Golden Ave., Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7160NCES ID 063066004763Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Golden Elementary 25th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 99% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 97th in 2015 to 100th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 539 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 803 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 33.0% | 53.4% | ▲ 20.4 pts | |
| White | 46.4% | 20.8% | ▼ 25.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.2% | 17.1% | ▲ 3.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.3% | 7.6% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Black | 1.5% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $1.12M in zip 92870 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Golden Elementary
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ELA 76% ▼14 · Math 62% ▼27Compare - #286Olinda ElementaryBrea-Olinda Unified · 1.1 mi away286th of 5,659
ELA 79% ▼11 · Math 79% ▼10Compare - #391Sierra Vista ElementaryPlacentia-Yorba Linda Unified · 1.3 mi away391st of 5,659
ELA 80% ▼10 · Math 74% ▼15Compare - #209Lakeview ElementaryPlacentia-Yorba Linda Unified · 1.4 mi away209th of 5,659
ELA 81% ▼9 · Math 81% ▼8Compare - #1831Morse ElementaryPlacentia-Yorba Linda Unified · 1.4 mi away1,831st of 5,659
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ELA 42% ▼48 · Math 25% ▼64Compare
What school district is Golden Elementary in?
Golden Elementary is part of the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified district in Placentia, California.
Is Golden Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Golden Elementary 25th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 99% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Golden Elementary?
Asian 53%, White 21%, Hispanic 17%, Two or more races 8% (803 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Golden Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92870 is $1.12M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.