Valencia Elementary School

25661 Paseo De Valencia
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 524 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Valencia Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 524 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Valencia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Valencia Elementary School's student population of 524 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
524 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Valencia Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valencia Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1135 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Valencia Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
69%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Valencia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Valencia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Valencia Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Valencia Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
19%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Valencia Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Valencia Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
52%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Valencia Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Valencia Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Two or more races
16%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Valencia Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Valencia Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Valencia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Valencia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valencia Elementary School's ranking?
Valencia Elementary School is ranked #1135 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Valencia Elementary School often compared to?
Valencia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lomarena Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Valencia Elementary School?
524 students attend Valencia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Valencia Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valencia Elementary School?
Valencia Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Valencia Elementary School offer ?
Valencia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Valencia Elementary School part of?
Valencia Elementary School is part of Saddleback Valley Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 524 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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