Public schools in Brea, CA
10 open public schools with an address in Brea, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,740
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
23.5:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
2 magnet · 1 virtual
An overview of Brea public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Brea, CA: 7 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,740 students, an average of 574 per school. The largest campus is Brea Olinda High (1,676 students), and the largest elementary school is Olinda Elementary (649).
Every listed school belongs to Brea-Olinda Unified. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 23.5:1, higher than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 magnet schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 39% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Brea
Elementary schools in Brea
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arovista Elementary Brea-Olinda Unified | KG–06 | 460 | 23:1 | |
| Brea Country Hills Elementary Brea-Olinda Unified | KG–06 | 498 | 26.2:1 | |
| Brea Online Academy Brea-Olinda Unified · Virtual | KG–06 | 13 | 13:1 | |
| Falcon Academy of Science and Technology Brea-Olinda Unified · Magnet | KG–06 | 544 | 25.9:1 | |
| Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr Brea-Olinda Unified · Magnet | KG–06 | 434 | 25.5:1 | |
| Mariposa Elementary Brea-Olinda Unified | KG–06 | 504 | 24:1 | |
| Olinda Elementary Brea-Olinda Unified | KG–06 | 649 | 25:1 |
Middle schools in Brea
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brea Junior High Brea-Olinda Unified | 07–08 | 921 | 20.3:1 |
High schools in Brea
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brea Canyon High (Continuation) Brea-Olinda Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 41 | 5.9:1 | |
| Brea Olinda High Brea-Olinda Unified | 09–12 | 1,676 | 21.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White20.6%
- Hispanic40%
- Black1.2%
- Asian31.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial6.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Brea schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,740 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Brea
How many public schools are in Brea, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Brea: 7 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 5,740 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Brea?
All listed public schools with an address in Brea belong to Brea-Olinda Unified. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Brea?
Brea Olinda High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Brea, with 1,676 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Brea?
No school with an address in Brea is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in California.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Brea schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Brea public schools is 23.5:1, higher than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Brea guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities