title: Olinda Elementary
text: # Olinda Elementary
  
  Olinda Elementary is an elementary-level school located in Brea, California.
  
  ## History
  
  Olinda Elementary was first built in 1898 in what is now Carbon Canyon Regional Park, one year after the village of Olinda was founded.
  
  ### Relocation
  
  The school was moved deeper into Carbon Canyon during the mid-1960s, in what is now Olinda Village.
  
  In 2012, the Olinda Village location was scheduled for demolition and a new site was constructed at a location on Birch Street next to the City of Brea's Sports Park. This sparked concern and anger with local residents as the school had also served as a park, but was made inaccessible after being sold.
  
  ## Awards
  
  In 2006, the school was recognized as a California Distinguished School and in 2007 was recognized as a Blue Ribbon School.
  
  In 2010, the Orange County Register placed Olinda Elementary on their "Best Schools" list at number 10.
  
  