Van Buren Elementary
Placentia, CA · Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified
Regular public school · Grades K-6 · Suburb, large
976th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 83%· Stable
1245 North Van Buren St., Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7100NCES ID 063066004774Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 278 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 567 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 26.6% | 48.3% | ▲ 21.7 pts | |
| White | 50.8% | 30.7% | ▼ 20.1 pts | |
| Asian | 16.9% | 12.7% | ▼ 4.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.2% | 6.9% | ▲ 4.7 pts | |
| Black | 3.2% | 1.2% | ▼ 2.0 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 Van Buren Elementary
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ELA 73% ▲7 · Math 73% ▲10Compare - #209Lakeview ElementaryPlacentia-Yorba Linda Unified · 1.4 mi away209th of 5,659
ELA 81% ▲15 · Math 81% ▲18Compare - #571Linda Vista ElementaryPlacentia-Yorba Linda Unified · 1.4 mi away571st of 5,659
ELA 70% ▲4 · Math 75% ▲12Compare - #3035Glenview ElementaryPlacentia-Yorba Linda Unified · 1.5 mi away3,035th of 5,659
ELA 42% ▼24 · Math 33% ▼30Compare - #1831Morse ElementaryPlacentia-Yorba Linda Unified · 1.5 mi away1,831st of 5,659
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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.