For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,140 students in 90605, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 198 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 90605, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 90605, CA are Ocean View Elementary School, La Serna High School and East Whittier Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90605 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90605, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90605, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ocean View Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14359 East Second St.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 907-6400
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 907-6400
Grades: K-5
| 651 students
Rank: #22.
La Serna High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15301 East Youngwood Dr.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 2,385 students
Rank: #33.
East Whittier Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14421 East Whittier Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-7220
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-7220
Grades: 6-8
| 1,051 students
Rank: #44.
Mulberry Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14029 East Mulberry Dr.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-7100
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-7100
Grades: K-5
| 465 students
Rank: #55.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13550 Lambert Rd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-2100
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-2100
Grades: K-5
| 465 students
Rank: #66.
Loma Vista Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13463 East Meyer Rd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 941-4712
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 941-4712
Grades: K-6
| 394 students
Rank: #77.
Richard L. Graves Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13243 East Los Nietos Rd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 944-0135
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 944-0135
Grades: 6-8
| 455 students
Rank: #88.
Lake Marie Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10001 Carmenita Rd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 944-0208
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 944-0208
Grades: K-6
| 181 students
Rank: #99.
Sierra Vista High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9401 South Painter Ave.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 338 students
Rank: #1010.
Carmela Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13300 Lakeland Rd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 941-2132
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 941-2132
Grades: K-6
| 337 students
Rank: #1111.
Frontier High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9401 South Painter Ave.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 418 students
90605, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sierra Vista High Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
9401 S. Painter Ave.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 488 students
11200 Telechron Ave
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 944-6467
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 944-6467
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90605, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90605, CA include Ocean View Elementary School, La Serna High School and East Whittier Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 90605?
11 public schools are located in 90605.
What percentage of students in 90605 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 90605 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90605?
90605 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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