For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 797 students in 90602, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 292 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in 90602, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 90602, CA are Evergreen Elementary School and Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90602 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90602, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90602, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
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 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Whittier Independent Study
Alternative School
11532 Floral Dr.
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 789-3038
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 789-3038
Gr: K-8 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
90602, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 90602, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 90602, CA include Evergreen Elementary School and Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy.
How many public schools are located in 90602?
3 public schools are located in 90602.
What percentage of students in 90602 go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in 90602 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90602?
90602 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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