For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,403 students in 90601, CA (there are 6 private schools, serving 604 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 90601, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 90601, CA are Mill School And Technology Academy, Whittier High School and Wallen L. Andrews. 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 29% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90601, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90601, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
Rank: #22.
Whittier High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12417 East Philadelphia St.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 698-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 1,710 students
Rank: #33.
Wallen L. Andrews
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1010 South Caraway Dr.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3140
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3140
Grades: K-8
| 539 students
Rank: #44.
Lou Henry Hoover School Of Fine Arts
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
Rank: #55.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6005 South Magnolia Ave.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3180
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3180
Grades: K-5
| 492 students
Rank: #66.
Orange Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 343 students
Rank: #77.
Walter F. Dexter Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11532 East Floral Dr.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3090
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3090
Grades: 6-8
| 627 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90601, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90601, CA include Mill School And Technology Academy, Whittier High School and Wallen L. Andrews.
How many public schools are located in 90601?
7 public schools are located in 90601.
What percentage of students in 90601 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 90601 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90601?
90601 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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