For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 8,099 students in 90604, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 565 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 90604, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 90604, CA are Meadow Green Elementary School, Granada Middle School and Ceres Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90604 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90604, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90604, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadow Green Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12025 South Grovedale Dr.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 902-4241
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 902-4241
Grades: K-6
| 490 students
Rank: #22.
Granada Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15337 Lemon Dr.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 464-2330
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 464-2330
Grades: 6-8
| 1,066 students
Rank: #33.
Ceres Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10601 South Ceres Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 464-2200
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 464-2200
Grades: K-5
| 480 students
Rank: #44.
California High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9800 South Mills Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 698-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 2,376 students
Rank: #55.
Scott Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11701 Scott Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 907-6440
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 907-6440
Grades: K-5
| 510 students
Rank: #66.
Rancho-starbuck Intermediate
(Math: 32% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16430 Woodbrier Dr.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 902-4261
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 902-4261
Grades: 7-8
| 738 students
Rank: #77.
Orchard Dale Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10625 South Cole Rd.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 789-7000
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 789-7000
Grades: K-5
| 487 students
Rank: #88.
La Colima Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11225 Miller Rd.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 789-7200
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 789-7200
Grades: K-5
| 421 students
Rank: #99.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 629 students
Rank: #1010.
Howard J. Mckibben Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10550 Mills Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 944-9878
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 944-9878
Grades: K-6
| 406 students
Rank: #1111.
Los Altos Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12001 Bona Vista Ln.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 941-3711
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 941-3711
Grades: K-6
| 496 students
90604, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90604, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90604, CA include Meadow Green Elementary School, Granada Middle School and Ceres Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 90604?
11 public schools are located in 90604.
What percentage of students in 90604 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 90604 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90604?
90604 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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