Sierra Vista Elementary

Sierra Vista Elementary serves 474 students in kindergarten through sixth grade in Placentia's well-established suburban community. With 16 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 29.6:1, which is typical for California elementary schools. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranking in the 81st percentile statewide at #1,802 out of 9,566 California elementary schools.

Students show solid proficiency in core subjects, with 72% meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts and 67% achieving proficiency in mathematics across all grade levels tested. Sierra Vista Elementary draws families from a stable, educated community where 42% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding neighborhood reflects Orange County's suburban character, with a median household income of $106,298 and home values averaging $835,300.

The area's low poverty rate of 8.6% indicates a relatively affluent community that values education. Located on East Orangethorpe Avenue, Sierra Vista Elementary sits in the heart of Placentia's family-oriented neighborhoods, providing students with a supportive environment for learning and growth in one of Orange County's well-established suburban communities.

The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista Elementary is 29.6:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.