Bonita Canyon Elementary

Bonita Canyon Elementary

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6
1 Sundance,  Irvine, CA
3.7
468 Students
Established in 1977, Bonita Canyon Elementary is a public school in the Irvine Unified School District located at 1 Sundance Drive. Home of the Bears, Bonita Canyon enrolls approximately 450 students in kindergarten through sixth grade and boasts a reputation of academic excellence. The school features a solid curriculum in math, reading, science and English, with student test scores in math and reading far above California statewide averages. The school takes pride in a strong collaborative relationship with parents, who consistently dedicate time, energy and resources to support school activities and events. Bonita Canyon offers a wide range of diverse activities including participation in the Orange County Youth Sports Tournament for third through sixth grades featuring soccer, flag football, basketball and volleyball. The school also participates in the annual Irvine Hoops Classic and Volleyball Fest. One of the most celebrated events of the year is the annual Reflections Art Contest—a national art contest with more than 300,000 students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade who submit original artwork reflecting their thoughts, feelings and ideas. Each year the contest provides a specific theme and students present original pieces reflecting their own unique artistry and creativity.

School Details

Head of School
Bob Curley

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Test Scores

Math
50.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
35.9%
State Average
9.9%
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Student Diversity

Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
White
42.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
29.7%
Two or more races
17.3%
Hispanic
10.1%
Native American
<1%
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This School’s Reviews

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3.7 22 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/12/2024
Since transferring to this school, we have encountered several issues that we should not have had to face.The school administration frequently changes their words. Education without integrity is like building a castle on sand. It appears that the academic level here is two steps below that of the pu...
1.0 parent
4/23/2023
Hub of bullying, no action by principal or teacher. Was a student several years ago and I hope this place has changed for the better.
5.0 parent
1/24/2022
I am a parent of two children at BCE. We love it. Class sizes are exceptional. The parents and teachers care. The school has a great balance of academia and social. Highly recommend.
5.0 parent
5/31/2021
Stellar student experience! My daughter looked forward to going to school every day!

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