Public schools in Fullerton, CA
26 open public schools with an address in Fullerton, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
26
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
18,906
26 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
25:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Fullerton public schools
The federal directory lists 26 public schools in Fullerton, CA: 18 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high. The 26 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 18,906 students, an average of 727 per school. The largest campus is Troy High (2,504 students), and the largest elementary school is Robert C. Fisler Elementary (892).
Fullerton Elementary operates the most schools here (20), and 3 regular districts have at least one Fullerton campus. 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 25:1, 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 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 53% 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 Fullerton
Elementary schools in Fullerton
18| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia Elementary Fullerton Elementary | KG–06 | 661 | 31.5:1 | |
| Beechwood Elementary Fullerton Elementary | KG–08 | 872 | 26.3:1 | |
| Commonwealth Elementary Fullerton Elementary | KG–06 | 268 | 22.3:1 | |
| Fern Drive Elementary Fullerton Elementary | KG–06 | 372 | 24.8:1 | |
| Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts Fullerton Elementary | KG–06 | 610 | 26.5:1 | |
| Hermosa Drive Elementary Fullerton Elementary | KG–06 | 302 | 25.2:1 | |
| Laguna Road Elementary Fullerton Elementary | KG–06 | 623 | 30.4:1 | |
| Maple Elementary Fullerton Elementary | KG–06 | 315 | 27.8:1 | |
| Orangethorpe Elementary Fullerton Elementary | KG–06 | 489 | 22.1:1 | |
| Pacific Drive Elementary Fullerton Elementary | KG–06 | 607 | 22.5:1 | |
| Raymond Elementary Fullerton Elementary | KG–06 | 598 | 28.5:1 | |
| Richman Elementary Fullerton Elementary | KG–06 | 470 | 26.1:1 | |
| Robert C. Fisler Elementary Fullerton Elementary | KG–08 | 892 | 27.3:1 | |
| Rolling Hills Elementary Fullerton Elementary | KG–06 | 554 | 23:1 | |
| Sunset Lane Elementary Fullerton Elementary | KG–06 | 700 | 29.8:1 | |
| Topaz Elementary Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified | KG–06 | 404 | 20:1 | |
| Valencia Park Elementary Fullerton Elementary | KG–06 | 398 | 30.6:1 | |
| Woodcrest Elementary Fullerton Elementary | KG–06 | 303 | 24.6:1 |
Middle schools in Fullerton
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Russell Parks Junior High Fullerton Elementary | 07–08 | 854 | 23.6:1 | |
| Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts Fullerton Elementary | 07–08 | 820 | 22:1 | |
| Nicolas Junior High Fullerton Elementary | 07–08 | 539 | 18.2:1 |
High schools in Fullerton
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullerton Union High Fullerton Joint Union High | 09–12 | 1,880 | 26:1 | |
| La Sierra High (Alternative) Fullerton Joint Union High · Alternative School | 09–12 | 236 | 10.9:1 | |
| La Vista High (Continuation) Fullerton Joint Union High · Alternative School | 09–12 | 298 | 13.4:1 | |
| Sunny Hills High Fullerton Joint Union High | 09–12 | 2,337 | 25.2:1 | |
| Troy High Fullerton Joint Union High · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,504 | 23.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13.6%
- Hispanic49.4%
- Black1.3%
- Asian29.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 26 Fullerton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (18,906 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Fullerton
How many public schools are in Fullerton, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 26 open public schools with a location address in Fullerton: 18 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high. Together they reported 18,906 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Fullerton?
Schools with an address in Fullerton belong to 3 education agencies, led by Fullerton Elementary (20 schools), Fullerton Joint Union High (5 schools), Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Fullerton?
Troy High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Fullerton, with 2,504 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Fullerton?
No school with an address in Fullerton 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 Fullerton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Fullerton public schools is 25:1, 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 Fullerton 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