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Sunnyside Elementary

9972 East Russell Ave., Garden Grove, CA, 92844

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 904 of 7047 in California

Top schools in Garden Grove
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Sunnyside Elementary

9972 East Russell Ave., Garden Grove, CA, 92844

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 904 of 7047 in California

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About Sunnyside Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 60%
Reading 65%
State average proficiency is 60% in Math and 65% in Reading.
20
Full-time Teachers
25 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
522
Total Students
$126762
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 5.17%
Asian 49.04%
Hispanic 41.38%
Black 0.38%
Two+ Races 2.11%
Native Am. 0%
White
5.17%
Asian
49.04%
Hispanic
41.38%
Black
0.38%
Two+ Races
2.11%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 522
52.3%
273 Female
47.7%
249 Male

Student Population

522 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Sunnyside Elementary Contact Information

Address

9972 East Russell Ave., Garden Grove, CA, 92844

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Phone

(714) 663-6158

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TOP 904 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Sunnyside Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM - 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Sunnyside Elementary earned the 2024–2025 Platinum PBIS Implementation Award and ranked in the top 20% of California elementary schools for 2026. The school was also named a 2025 California Honor Roll School for outperforming state standards in reading and math.

FAQ

Q1. What award did the state give Sunnyside Elementary in 2025?

Ans: Sunnyside Elementary was named a 2025 California Distinguished School because it had great academic results and a small achievement gap.

Q2. What is the theme for "Walk to School" day at Sunnyside Elementary in 2026?

Ans. The theme for 2026 is "Step Into Health," which encourages all Sunnyside Elementary students to get more exercise and stay safe while walking.

Q3. Is there a preschool program at Sunnyside Elementary for 2026?

Ans. Yes, Sunnyside Elementary has a 2026 GGUSD State Preschool program for kids in the Garden Grove area who meet the requirements.

Q4: What are the school fees for 2026 at Sunnyside Elementary?

Ans. Sunnyside Elementary is a public school, so it doesn't charge for school supplies or activities that are required.

Q5. How do you visit Sunnyside Elementary in 2026?

Ans. Everyone who comes to Sunnyside Elementary in 2026 must sign in at the office and wear a visitor's badge that is easy to see at all times.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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