Schools are one of the main reasons families move to Yorba Linda. Nearly all of the city is served by the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD), which also covers Placentia and parts of neighboring cities.
High schools
- Yorba Linda High School (Mustangs). The city's newest high school, opened in 2009, serving much of the western and central city.
- Esperanza High School (Aztecs). Located just across the city line in Anaheim, Esperanza serves a large part of eastern Yorba Linda.
Some Yorba Linda addresses are assigned to other PYLUSD high schools, which is another reason to check by address.
Middle schools
- Yorba Linda Middle School, Casa Loma Avenue, near City Hall
- Bernardo Yorba Middle School, Fairmont Boulevard
- Travis Ranch School, which serves both elementary and middle grades
Elementary schools
Elementary schools in and serving Yorba Linda include Bryant Ranch, Fairmont, Lakeview, Linda Vista, Mabel Paine, Rose Drive and Travis Ranch, among others. Most neighborhoods have an elementary school within a short drive, and several, like Bryant Ranch, have one inside the neighborhood.
How to compare schools
- Look up each school's state report on the California School Dashboard for test results and other measures.
- Ask about programs that matter to you, such as language immersion, GATE, arts, athletics or special education services.
- Visit. Most schools offer tours for prospective families.
- Ask about transfers. The district has processes for requesting a school other than your assigned one, subject to space.
Private schools
Yorba Linda and the surrounding area also have a number of private and parochial schools, from preschool through high school.
Official information: Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District.
Last updated November 13, 2026. Details change; please confirm with the venue or agency before you go.