For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,825 students in 90604, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90604, CA are Meadow Green Elementary School, Ceres Elementary School and Granada Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90604 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90604, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90604, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadow Green Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12025 South Grovedale Dr.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 902-4241
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 902-4241
Gr: K-6 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Ceres Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10601 South Ceres Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 464-2200
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 464-2200
Gr: K-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Granada Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15337 Lemon Dr.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 464-2330
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 464-2330
Gr: 6-8 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Scott Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11701 Scott Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 907-6440
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 907-6440
Gr: K-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Orchard Dale Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10625 South Cole Rd.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 789-7000
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 789-7000
Gr: K-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
La Colima Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11225 Miller Rd.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 789-7200
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 789-7200
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Howard J. Mckibben Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10550 Mills Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 944-9878
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 944-9878
Gr: K-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Los Altos Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12001 Bona Vista Ln.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 941-3711
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 941-3711
Gr: K-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
90604, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12000 Loma Dr.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 946-1494
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 946-1494
Gr: 4-6 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 90604, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90604, CA include Meadow Green Elementary School, Ceres Elementary School and Granada Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90604?
9 public elementary schools are located in 90604.
What is the racial composition of students in 90604?
90604 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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