Melrose Elementary
Placentia, CA · Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified · Grades K-5
4,228th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 25%▼ Declining
Melrose Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Melrose Elementary 4,228th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 25% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 45th in 2015 to 25th in 2025 — declining.
Melrose Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 166 students tested
Melrose Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 379 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 98.6% | 97.6% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| White | 0.6% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 0.2% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Melrose Elementary
Typical home value $1.12M in zip 92870 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Melrose Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Rio Vista ElementaryPlacentia-Yorba Linda Unified · 1.1 mi away4,269th of 5,659
ELA 32% · Math 23% - 5Ruby Drive ElementaryPlacentia-Yorba Linda Unified · 1.3 mi away3,068th of 5,659
ELA 42% · Math 34% - 3Commonwealth ElementaryFullerton Elementary · 1.3 mi away4,061st of 5,659
ELA 34% · Math 25% - 7John O. Tynes ElementaryPlacentia-Yorba Linda Unified · 1.4 mi away1,882nd of 5,659
ELA 53% · Math 49% - 2Edison (Thomas) ElementaryAnaheim Elementary · 1.4 mi away4,603rd of 5,659
ELA 28% · Math 21% - 2Sunkist ElementaryAnaheim Elementary · 1.6 mi away4,803rd of 5,659
ELA 25% · Math 20% - 8Vibrant Minds CharterAnaheim Elementary · 1.7 mi away · charter1,234th of 5,659
ELA 66% · Math 54% - 4Topaz ElementaryPlacentia-Yorba Linda Unified · 1.8 mi away3,511th of 5,659
ELA 42% · Math 25%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Melrose Elementary in?
Melrose Elementary is part of the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified district in Placentia, California.
Is Melrose Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Melrose Elementary 4,228th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 25% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Melrose Elementary?
Hispanic 98%, White 1% (379 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Melrose 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.