Schools in Whittier City, California (2025)

12 schools · 5,221 students · 12 public · median Enrollment 446.

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Ranked schools in Whittier City

Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.

1
56
Daniel Phelan Language AcademyWhittier · Public Elementary64% Math proficiency · 507 students
2
47
Wallen L. AndrewsWhittier · Public Elementary46% Math proficiency · 542 students
3
45
Mill School and Technology AcademyWhittier · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 341 students
4
39
West Whittier ElementaryWhittier · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 346 students
5
35
Christian Sorensen Science AcademyWhittier · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 446 students
6
33
Katherine Edwards Mid Sch STEAM & Dual Immersion AcadWhittier · Public Middle37% Math proficiency · 894 students
7
33
Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine ArtsWhittier · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 374 students
8
32
Longfellow ElementaryWhittier · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 499 students
9
30
Lydia Jackson College Preparatory AcademyWhittier · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 338 students
10
26
Walter F. Dexter MiddleWhittier · Public Middle30% Math proficiency · 610 students
11
26
Orange Grove ElementaryWhittier · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 324 students

#	School	Sector	Success Index (US)	Key result	Students
1	Daniel Phelan Language Academy Whittier · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	56.2 Top 50%	64% Math proficiency	507
2	Wallen L. Andrews Whittier · Elementary · Grades K–8	Public	47.2 Lower 50%	46% Math proficiency	542
3	Mill School and Technology Academy Whittier · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	44.5 Lower 50%	47% Math proficiency	341
4	West Whittier Elementary Whittier · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	38.5 Lower 50%	52% Math proficiency	346
5	Christian Sorensen Science Academy Whittier · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	34.9 Lower 50%	41% Math proficiency	446
6	Katherine Edwards Mid Sch STEAM & Dual Immersion Acad Whittier · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	33.4 Lower 50%	37% Math proficiency	894
7	Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts Whittier · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	33.1 Lower 50%	37% Math proficiency	374
8	Longfellow Elementary Whittier · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	31.6 Lower 50%	41% Math proficiency	499
9	Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy Whittier · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	29.5 Lower 50%	37% Math proficiency	338
10	Walter F. Dexter Middle Whittier · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	26.3 Lower 50%	30% Math proficiency	610
11	Orange Grove Elementary Whittier · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	25.9 Lower 50%	37% Math proficiency	324

Other schools in Whittier City

Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best school in Whittier City?

Daniel Phelan Language Academy is the highest-ranked school in Whittier City with a Success Index (US) of 56.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).

How many schools are in Whittier City?

Whittier City has 12 schools (9 elementary, 2 middle, 1 other) educating 5,221 students in 2025.

What is the typical Enrollment in Whittier City?

The median Enrollment across schools in Whittier City is 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.