Van Buren Elementary
Placentia, CA · Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified · Grades K-6
976th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 83%· Stable
Van Buren Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Van Buren Elementary 976th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 83% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 82th in 2015 to 83th in 2025.
Van Buren Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 278 students tested
Van Buren Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 567 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 31.4% | 48.3% | ▲ 16.9 pts | |
| White | 44.0% | 30.7% | ▼ 13.3 pts | |
| Asian | 18.7% | 12.7% | ▼ 6.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.9% | 6.9% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| Black | 2.8% | 1.2% | ▼ 1.6 pts |
Homes near Van Buren Elementary
Typical home value $1.12M in zip 92870 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Van Buren Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Rose Drive ElementaryPlacentia-Yorba Linda Unified · 0.9 mi away368th of 5,659
ELA 80% · Math 75% - 9Charles Wagner ElementaryPlacentia-Yorba Linda Unified · 1.2 mi away768th of 5,659
ELA 76% · Math 62% - 10Mabel M. Paine ElementaryPlacentia-Yorba Linda Unified · 1.3 mi away543rd of 5,659
ELA 73% · Math 73% - 10Lakeview ElementaryPlacentia-Yorba Linda Unified · 1.4 mi away209th of 5,659
ELA 81% · Math 81% - 9Linda Vista ElementaryPlacentia-Yorba Linda Unified · 1.4 mi away571st of 5,659
ELA 70% · Math 75% - 5Glenview ElementaryPlacentia-Yorba Linda Unified · 1.5 mi away3,035th of 5,659
ELA 42% · Math 33% - 7Morse ElementaryPlacentia-Yorba Linda Unified · 1.5 mi away1,831st of 5,659
ELA 55% · Math 47% - 7John O. Tynes ElementaryPlacentia-Yorba Linda Unified · 1.6 mi away1,882nd of 5,659
ELA 53% · Math 49%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Van Buren Elementary in?
Van Buren Elementary is part of the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified district in Placentia, California.
Is Van Buren Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Van Buren Elementary 976th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 83% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Van Buren Elementary?
Hispanic 48%, White 31%, Asian 13%, Two or more races 7% (567 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Van Buren 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.