What types of schools are available in Whittier, California?

Whittier, California offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Whittier, California

Q: How many schools are in Whittier, California?

There are 42 schools in Whittier, California, serving 25,230 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Whittier?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Whittier, California, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 42 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

25,230

Total Students

Across Whittier

22.5:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

42 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

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Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)1 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)4 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)15 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 2,372 students at La Serna High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 13:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Orange Grove Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

10626 East Orange Grove Ave., Whittier, CA 90601

13300 Lakeland Rd., Whittier, CA 90605

West Whittier Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

6411 South Norwalk Blvd., Whittier, CA 90606

Whittier Independent Study

publicmiddleK-8

11532 Floral Dr., Whittier, CA 90601

9800 South Mills Ave., Whittier, CA 90604

10800 Ben Avon, Whittier, CA 90606

Frontier High (Continuation)

publichighGrade 9-12

9401 South Painter Ave., Whittier, CA 90605

12417 East Philadelphia St., Whittier, CA 90601

15301 Youngwood Dr., Whittier, CA 90605

Christian Sorensen Science Academy

publicelementaryK-5

11493 East Rosehedge Dr., Whittier, CA 90606

Daniel Phelan Language Academy

publicelementaryK-5

7150 South Cully Ave., Whittier, CA 90606

1010 South Caraway Dr., Whittier, CA 90601

Mill School And Technology Academy

publicelementaryK-5

4030 South Workman Mill Rd., Whittier, CA 90601

Longfellow Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

6005 South Magnolia Ave., Whittier, CA 90601

Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy

publicelementaryK-5

8015 South Painter Ave., Whittier, CA 90602

Lou Henry Hoover School Of Fine Arts

publicelementaryK-5

6302 South Alta Ave., Whittier, CA 90601

Walter F. Dexter Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

11532 East Floral Dr., Whittier, CA 90601

Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Acad

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

6812 South Norwalk Blvd., Whittier, CA 90606

Richard L. Graves Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

13243 East Los Nietos Rd., Whittier, CA 90605

12001 Bona Vista Ln., Whittier, CA 90604

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Whittier

Whittier, California is home to 42 schools serving over 25,230 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Whittier, California?

There are 42 schools in Whittier, serving 25,230 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Whittier?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Whittier include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Whittier?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Whittier is 22.5:1.

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