For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 9,311 students in La Habra, CA (there are , serving 650 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in La Habra, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in La Habra, CA are Sonora High School, El Portal Elementary School and Macy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Habra, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in La Habra have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in La Habra, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sonora High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 South Palm St.
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 266-2003
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 266-2003
Grades: 9-12
| 1,707 students
Rank: #22.
El Portal Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 North Nada St.
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 902-4211
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 902-4211
Grades: K-6
| 509 students
Rank: #33.
Macy Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2301 West Russell St.
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 902-4231
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 902-4231
Grades: K-6
| 408 students
Rank: #44.
Olita Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
950 South Briercliff Dr.
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 902-4251
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 902-4251
Grades: K-6
| 416 students
Rank: #55.
Ladera Palma Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2151 East Brookdale Ave.
La Habra, CA 90633
(562) 690-2348
La Habra, CA 90633
(562) 690-2348
Grades: K-6
| 601 students
Rank: #66.
Las Positas Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 South Schoolwood Dr.
La Habra, CA 90633
(562) 690-2356
La Habra, CA 90633
(562) 690-2356
Grades: K-5
| 582 students
Rank: #77.
Sierra Vista Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 East Whittier Blvd.
La Habra, CA 90633
(562) 690-2359
La Habra, CA 90633
(562) 690-2359
Grades: K-6
| 454 students
Rank: #88.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
716 East La Habra Blvd.
La Habra, CA 90633
(562) 690-2374
La Habra, CA 90633
(562) 690-2374
Grades: 7-8
| 548 students
Rank: #99.
El Cerrito Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1051 North Hillside St.
La Habra, CA 90633
(562) 690-2340
La Habra, CA 90633
(562) 690-2340
Grades: K-6
| 420 students
Rank: #1010.
La Habra High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 West Highlander Ave.
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 266-5200
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 266-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,977 students
Rank: #1111.
Imperial Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1450 South Schoolwood Dr.
La Habra, CA 90633
(562) 690-2344
La Habra, CA 90633
(562) 690-2344
Grades: 6-8
| 445 students
Rank: #1212.
Walnut Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
625 North Walnut St.
La Habra, CA 90633
(562) 690-2369
La Habra, CA 90633
(562) 690-2369
Grades: K-6
| 454 students
Rank: #1313.
Arbolita Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 East Brookdale Ave.
La Habra, CA 90633
(562) 690-2352
La Habra, CA 90633
(562) 690-2352
Grades: K-6
| 374 students
Rank: #1414.
Las Lomas Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Las Lomas Dr.
La Habra, CA 90633
(562) 690-2353
La Habra, CA 90633
(562) 690-2353
Grades: K-6
| 416 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in La Habra, CA?
The top ranked public schools in La Habra, CA include Sonora High School, El Portal Elementary School and Macy Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in La Habra?
14 public schools are located in La Habra.
What percentage of students in La Habra go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in La Habra are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in La Habra?
La Habra public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in La Habra are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in La Habra include: El Portal Elementary School vs. Macy Elementary School, Macy Elementary School vs. El Portal Elementary School, Arbolita Elementary School vs. El Cerrito Elementary School
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