For the 2023 school year, there are 46 public schools serving 28,540 students in Whittier, CA (there are 20 private schools, serving 3,161 private students). 90% 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 La Serna High School, California High School and Whittier High 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 37% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% 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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Whittier, CA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Serna High School
Math: 45% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15301 E. Youngwood Dr.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 2,569 students
Rank: #22.
California High School
Math: 41% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9800 S. Mills Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 698-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 2,771 students
Rank: #33.
Whittier High School
Math: 43% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12417 E. Philadelphia St.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 698-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 1,877 students
Rank: #44.
Meadow Green Elementary School
Math: 40% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12025 S. Grovedale Dr.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 902-4241
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 902-4241
Grades: K-6
| 506 students
Rank: #55.
Pioneer High School
Math: 37% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10800 Ben Avon
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 698-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 1,233 students
Rank: #66.
Rancho-starbuck Intermediate
Math: 32% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16430 Woodbrier Dr.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 902-4261
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 902-4261
Grades: 7-8
| 817 students
Rank: #77.
Jordan Elementary School
Math: 39% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10654 Jordan Rd.
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 902-4221
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 902-4221
Grades: K-6
| 417 students
Rank: #88.
Los Nietos Middle School
Math: 30% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11425 E. Rivera Rd.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 695-0637
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 695-0637
Grades: 7-8
| 325 students
Rank: #99.
Ada S. Nelson Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8140 S. Vicki Dr.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 692-0615
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 692-0615
Grades: K-6
| 370 students
Rank: #1010.
Aeolian Elementary School
Math: 19% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11600 Aeolian St.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 699-0913
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 699-0913
Grades: K-6
| 355 students
Rank: n/an/a
13300 Lakeland Rd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 941-2132
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 941-2132
Grades: K-6
| 347 students
Rank: n/an/a
10601 S. Ceres Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 464-2200
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 464-2200
Grades: K-5
| 408 students
Rank: n/an/a
11493 E. Rosehedge Dr.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3220
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3220
Grades: K-5
| 497 students
Rank: n/an/a
7150 S. Cully Ave.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3210
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3210
Grades: K-5
| 576 students
Rank: n/an/a
5777 Lockheed Ave.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3230
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3230
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
14421 E. Whittier Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-7220
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-7220
Grades: 6-8
| 1,137 students
Rank: n/an/a
El Camino High (Continuation)
Alternative School
Reading: <50%
14625 Keese Dr.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 210-2700
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 210-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 221 students
Rank: n/an/a
12915 E. Helmer Dr.
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 464-2300
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 464-2300
Grades: K-5
| 418 students
Rank: n/an/a
Frontier High (Continuation)
Alternative School
9401 S. Painter Ave.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 447 students
Rank: n/an/a
15337 Lemon Dr.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 464-2330
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 464-2330
Grades: 6-8
| 1,132 students
Rank: n/an/a
10931 S. Stamy Rd.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 789-2000
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 789-2000
Grades: 6-8
| 608 students
Rank: n/an/a
10550 Mills Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 944-9878
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 944-9878
Grades: K-6
| 349 students
Rank: n/an/a
6812 S. Norwalk Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3115
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3115
Grades: 6-8
| 890 students
Rank: n/an/a
11225 Miller Rd.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 789-7200
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 789-7200
Grades: K-5
| 442 students
Rank: n/an/a
10001 Carmenita Rd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 944-0208
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 944-0208
Grades: K-6
| 213 students
Rank: n/an/a
13550 Lambert Rd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-2100
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-2100
Grades: K-5
| 544 students
Rank: n/an/a
10625 S. Santa Gertrudes
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 907-6300
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 907-6300
Grades: K-5
| 564 students
Rank: n/an/a
13463 E. Meyer Rd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 941-4712
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 941-4712
Grades: K-6
| 440 students
Rank: n/an/a
6005 S. Magnolia Ave.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3180
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3180
Grades: K-5
| 514 students
Rank: n/an/a
12001 Bona Vista Ln.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 941-3711
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 941-3711
Grades: K-3
| 310 students
Rank: n/an/a
6302 S. Alta Ave.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3150
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3150
Grades: K-5
| 400 students
Rank: n/an/a
8015 S. Painter Ave.
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 789-3160
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 789-3160
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: n/an/a
4030 S. Workman Mill Rd.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3190
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3190
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: n/an/a
14029 E. Mulberry Dr.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-7100
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-7100
Grades: K-5
| 529 students
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Whittier, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
12620 East Broadway
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3170
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3170
Grades: K-5
| 278 students
Eastern Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
5777 South Lockheed Ave
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 692-1497
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 692-1497
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
11850 E. Whittier Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 698-6781
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 698-6781
Grades: 8-12
| 367 students
Sierra Vista High Alternative School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
9401 S. Painter Ave.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 488 students
11200 Telechron Ave
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 944-6467
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 944-6467
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
7804 S. Thornlake Ave.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3230
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3230
Grades: 3-5
| 269 students
Whittier Area Community Day (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
5777 Lockheed Ave.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3230
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3230
Grades: 6-8
| 11 students
Whittier Independent Study (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
5777 Lockheed Ave.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 692-6125
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 692-6125
Grades: K-8
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Whittier, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Whittier, CA include La Serna High School, California High School and Whittier High School.
How many public schools are located in Whittier, CA?
46 public schools are located in Whittier, CA.
What percentage of students in Whittier, CA go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Whittier, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Whittier, CA?
Whittier, CA public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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