Running Springs Elementary School believes that every child is entitled to an outstanding instructional program within a safe and caring environment. This public elementary school is located near the 241 freeway in the eastern section of Anaheim Hills. The school serves close to 700 students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. Test scores at this school are far above the state average, and the student-teacher ratio is 25-to-1.
In addition to its core academic programs, Running Springs Elementary School offers a number of extracurricular programs, including a robotics club, drone league, chess club, a peer assistance leadership program and art classes. The school also has a STEAM lab as a way to help bring students closer to technology and bring the science and math curriculum to life.
Running Springs is currently pursuing authorization as an International Baccalaureate World School. Its core academic programs include Spanish language classes beginning in transitional kindergarten.
Running Springs Elementary believes that every child is entitled to an outstanding instructional program within a safe and caring environment. Special classroom assistance is given to students whose home language is not English. The school library includes books in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Hindi, Farsi and Arabic.
Running Springs Elementary
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-6
8670 E Running Springs Dr,
Anaheim, CA
Orange Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Joseph Vidal
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Math Proficiency
61%
Reading Proficiency
69%
Niche Grade
A-
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
69%
Math Proficiency
61%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.3%
GreatSchools Rating
7
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
43.3%
State Average
19.4%
Science
35.5%
State Average
11.2%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
136:1
Student Diversity
Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%
White
31.9%
Hispanic
29.9%
Asian
21.5%
Two or more races
10.3%
Filipino
2.5%
Black
1.4%
Specialty School Programs
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/28/2017
I was excited to move in the neighborhood and impressed with the PTA and uniform. But, now, I feel like my son's teacher makes no effort in challenging students (on phone 1/2 the time!).
GreatSchools Reviews
9/22/2025
The teachers are great, the PTA is amazing and dedicated. The IB and GATE program has made this a unique school. The current principal is not as involved and dedicated as the previous one, but the amazing front office has been there for many years and has made up for it.
1/17/2024
My kids have had such a great experience at Running Springs. Could not recommend this school more. The school and classrooms are very clean and up to date with new technology. The teachers have been amazing!
10/13/2021
We moved here mid school year. It was a rough transition during covid and we were given very little support by the school. Between a hybrid model, we were lost, and that too mid-year transition. No one really helped out until we had to bring it up to the management. Our kids were so lost, to a point...
8/22/2021
Great school. Tons of communication with administration and transfers. Wonderful community of parents. The school provides PE and a Spanish teacher for all students. A great technology program. Pre-COVID, there are so many extracurricular activities. Office staff is amazing, warm and always on top o...
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Running Springs Elementary is a public school for students in grades K-6 in Anaheim, CA and is served by the Orange Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 612 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 26:1. Academic records show that 61% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 69% are proficient in reading. Running Springs Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,267,055. Discover additional schools in the area, like Canyon High School, Spirit Christian Academy, Olive Crest Academy, and more. Learn more about what Anaheim has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Running Springs Elementary.