Schools in the Brea Olinda Unified District have maintained consistent scores above the 90th percentile in state and national achievement tests. The district consists of six elementary schools, one junior high, one high school, and one alternative high school. Several pre-schools and faith-based schools are also available in Brea. For more information visit: BOUSD K12 Website.
Numerous colleges and universities are within an easy driving distance of Brea, including:
- California State University, Fullerton
- Fullerton Community College
- Western State University College of Law
- Whittier College
- Chapman University
- University of California, Irvine
- Cal Poly Pomona