Top 5 Best 90601 California Public Schools (2021-22)
For the 2021-22 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,418 students in 90601, CA.
The top ranked public schools in 90601, CA are Wallen L. Andrews Elementary School, Mill Elementary School and Whittier High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90601 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 90601, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90601, CA Public Schools (2021-22)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wallen L. Andrews Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1010 S. Caraway Dr.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3140
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3140
Grades: K-8
| 644 students
Rank: #22.
Mill Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4030 S. Workman Mill Rd.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3190
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3190
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #33.
Whittier High School
Math: 37% | Reading: 61%
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
| 1,906 students
Rank: #44.
Lou Henry Hoover Elementary School
Math: 37% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6302 S. Alta Ave.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3150
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3150
Grades: K-5
| 431 students
Rank: #55.
Longfellow Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6005 S. Magnolia Ave.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3180
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3180
Grades: K-5
| 563 students
Rank: #66.
Orange Grove Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10626 E. Orange Grove Ave.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3200
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3200
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: #77.
Walter F. Dexter Middle School
Math: 30% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11532 E. Floral Dr.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3090
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3090
Grades: 6-8
| 1,019 students
90601, 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
11850 E. Whittier Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 698-6781
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 698-6781
Grades: 8-12
| 367 students
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