For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 616 students in the neighborhood of Whittier, Long Beach, CA.
The neighborhood of Whittier, Long Beach, CA public school have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public school average of 34%).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Whittier, Long Beach, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1761 Walnut Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 599-6263
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 599-6263
Gr: K-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Whittier, Long Beach, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Whittier, Long Beach, CA include Whittier Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Whittier, Long Beach?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Whittier, Long Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Whittier, Long Beach?
the neighborhood of Whittier, Long Beach public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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