Top Rankings
Whittier City Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,363 students in Whittier City Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Whittier City Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
13 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
5,363 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
243 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Whittier City Elementary School District, which is ranked #829 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#799 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
91%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
3%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,413 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,196 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$99 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$87 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,413
$19,974
Spending / Student
$16,196
$18,396
Best Whittier City Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mill School And Technology Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4030 South Workman Mill Rd.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3190
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3190
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
Rank: #22.
Daniel Phelan Language Academy
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7150 South Cully Ave.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3210
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3210
Grades: K-5
| 503 students
Rank: #33.
Wallen L. Andrews
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1010 South Caraway Dr.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3140
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3140
Grades: K-8
| 539 students
Rank: #44.
Lou Henry Hoover School Of Fine Arts
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6302 South Alta Ave.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3150
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3150
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
Rank: #55.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6005 South Magnolia Ave.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3180
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3180
Grades: K-5
| 492 students
Rank: #66.
West Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6411 South Norwalk Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3240
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3240
Grades: K-5
| 362 students
Rank: #77.
Christian Sorensen Science Academy
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11493 East Rosehedge Dr.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3220
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3220
Grades: K-5
| 463 students
Rank: #88.
Orange Grove Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10626 East Orange Grove Ave.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3200
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3200
Grades: K-5
| 343 students
Rank: #99.
Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Academy
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6812 South Norwalk Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3115
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3115
Grades: 6-8
| 894 students
Rank: #1010.
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
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
Rank: #1111.
Walter F. Dexter Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11532 East Floral Dr.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3090
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3090
Grades: 6-8
| 627 students
Rank: n/an/a
5777 Lockheed Ave.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3230
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3230
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Whittier Independent Study
Alternative School
11532 Floral Dr.
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 789-3038
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 789-3038
Grades: K-8
| 74 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Whittier City Elementary School District?
Whittier City Elementary School District manages 13 public schools serving 5,363 students.
What is the rank of Whittier City Elementary School District?
Whittier City Elementary School District is ranked #829 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Whittier City Elementary School District?
91% of Whittier City Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Whittier City Elementary School District?
Whittier City Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Whittier City Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,196 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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