For the 2025 school year, there are 45 public schools serving 26,249 students in Whittier, CA (there are 20 private schools, serving 2,452 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Whittier, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Whittier, CA are Murphy Ranch Elementary School, Ocean View Elementary School and Leffingwell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whittier, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Whittier have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Whittier, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Murphy Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16021 Janine Dr.
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 789-2150
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 789-2150
Gr: K-5 | 491 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Ocean View Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14359 East Second St.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 907-6400
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 907-6400
Gr: K-5 | 651 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Leffingwell Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10625 South Santa Gertrudes
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 907-6300
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 907-6300
Gr: K-5 | 542 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Meadow Green Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12025 South Grovedale Dr.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 902-4241
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 902-4241
Gr: K-6 | 490 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Mill School And Technology Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4030 South Workman Mill Rd.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3190
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3190
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Ceres Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10601 South Ceres Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 464-2200
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 464-2200
Gr: K-5 | 480 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Ada S. Nelson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8140 South Vicki Dr.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 692-0615
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 692-0615
Gr: K-6 | 378 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
La Serna High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15301 East Youngwood Dr.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Gr: 9-12 | 2,385 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
Granada Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15337 Lemon Dr.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 464-2330
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 464-2330
Gr: 6-8 | 1,066 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Daniel Phelan Language Academy
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7150 South Cully Ave.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3210
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3210
Gr: K-5 | 503 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
East Whittier Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14421 East Whittier Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-7220
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-7220
Gr: 6-8 | 1,051 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1212.
Scott Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11701 Scott Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 907-6440
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 907-6440
Gr: K-5 | 510 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1313.
Rancho-starbuck Intermediate
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16430 Woodbrier Dr.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 902-4261
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 902-4261
Gr: 7-8 | 738 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1414.
California High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9800 South Mills Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 698-8121
Gr: 9-12 | 2,376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1515.
Mulberry Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14029 East Mulberry Dr.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-7100
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-7100
Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Orchard Dale Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10625 South Cole Rd.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 789-7000
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 789-7000
Gr: K-5 | 487 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1717.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12915 East Helmer Dr.
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 464-2300
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 464-2300
Gr: K-5 | 417 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
La Colima Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11225 Miller Rd.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 789-7200
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 789-7200
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1919.
Wallen L. Andrews
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1010 South Caraway Dr.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3140
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3140
Gr: K-8 | 539 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
Lou Henry Hoover School Of Fine Arts
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6302 South Alta Ave.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3150
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3150
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2121.
Whittier High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12417 East Philadelphia St.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 698-8121
Gr: 9-12 | 1,710 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2222.
Jordan Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10654 Jordan Rd.
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 902-4221
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 902-4221
Gr: K-6 | 468 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2323.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6005 South Magnolia Ave.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3180
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3180
Gr: K-5 | 492 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2424.
West Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6411 South Norwalk Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3240
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3240
Gr: K-5 | 362 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Pioneer High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10800 Ben Avon
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 698-8121
Gr: 9-12 | 1,072 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2626.
Hillview Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10931 South Stamy Rd.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 789-2000
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 789-2000
Gr: 6-8 | 629 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2727.
Christian Sorensen Science Academy
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11493 East Rosehedge Dr.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3220
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3220
Gr: K-5 | 463 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2828.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13550 Lambert Rd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-2100
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-2100
Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2929.
Orange Grove Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10626 East Orange Grove Ave.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3200
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3200
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Academy
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6812 South Norwalk Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3115
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3115
Gr: 6-8 | 894 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3131.
Los Nietos Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11425 East Rivera Rd.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 695-0637
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 695-0637
Gr: 7-8 | 263 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Rank: #3232.
Aeolian Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11600 Aeolian St.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 699-0913
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 699-0913
Gr: K-6 | 306 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Howard J. Mckibben Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10550 Mills Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 944-9878
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 944-9878
Gr: K-6 | 406 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8015 South Painter Ave.
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 789-3160
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 789-3160
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3535.
Lake Marie Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10001 Carmenita Rd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 944-0208
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 944-0208
Gr: K-6 | 181 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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Whittier, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12620 East Broadway
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3170
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3170
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Eastern Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
5777 South Lockheed Ave
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 692-1497
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 692-1497
Gr: 6-12
Mar Vista Early Childhood Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
8036 Ocean View Ave
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 907-6140
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 907-6140
12000 Loma Dr.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 946-1494
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 946-1494
Gr: 4-6 | 203 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
11850 E. Whittier Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 698-6781
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 698-6781
Gr: 8-12 | 367 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Sierra Vista High Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
9401 S. Painter Ave.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Gr: 9-12 | 488 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
7804 S. Thornlake Ave.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3230
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3230
Gr: 3-5 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Whittier Area Community Day (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
5777 Lockheed Ave.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3230
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3230
Gr: 6-8 | 11 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Whittier, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Whittier, CA include Murphy Ranch Elementary School, Ocean View Elementary School and Leffingwell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Whittier?
45 public schools are located in Whittier.
What percentage of students in Whittier go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Whittier are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Whittier?
Whittier public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Whittier are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Whittier include: Hillview Middle School vs. Granada Middle School, California High School vs. La Serna High School, La Serna High School vs. California High School
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