Schools in Whittier, California (2025)
40 schools · 24,515 students · 40 public · median Enrollment 472.
Whittier, in California, has 40 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 24,515 students. By level there are 28 elementary, 7 middle, 4 high, 1 other; by sector 40 public.
The median Enrollment across Whittier's schools is 472, below the California median of 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
39 of the 40 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Murphy Ranch Elementary (71.3, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Ocean View Elementary (67.8, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Leffingwell Elementary (65.9, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are La Serna High (2,372 students), California High (2,261 students), Whittier High (1,652 students).
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Ranked schools in Whittier
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 171Murphy Ranch ElementaryWhittier · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 466 students
- 268Ocean View ElementaryWhittier · Public Elementary73% Math proficiency · 668 students
- 366Leffingwell ElementaryWhittier · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 551 students
- 462Meadow Green ElementaryWhittier · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 470 students
- 560Ceres ElementaryWhittier · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 492 students
- 658Granada MiddleWhittier · Public Middle53% Math proficiency · 989 students
- 756Daniel Phelan Language AcademyWhittier · Public Elementary64% Math proficiency · 507 students
- 854Rancho-Starbuck IntermediateWhittier · Public Middle53% Math proficiency · 687 students
- 950Jordan ElementaryWhittier · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 516 students
- 1049East Whittier MiddleWhittier · Public Middle49% Math proficiency · 985 students
- 1148Scott Avenue ElementaryWhittier · Public Elementary50% Math proficiency · 494 students
- 1247Wallen L. AndrewsWhittier · Public Elementary46% Math proficiency · 542 students
- 1347La Serna HighWhittier · Public High37% Math proficiency · 2,372 students
- 1445Orchard Dale ElementaryWhittier · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 472 students
- 1545Mill School and Technology AcademyWhittier · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 341 students
- 1643Mulberry ElementaryWhittier · Public Elementary49% Math proficiency · 447 students
- 1740Pioneer HighWhittier · Public High38% Math proficiency · 1,000 students
- 1839Ada S. Nelson ElementaryWhittier · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 358 students
- 1939West Whittier ElementaryWhittier · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 346 students
- 2038Whittier HighWhittier · Public High37% Math proficiency · 1,652 students
- 2137Howard J. McKibben ElementaryWhittier · Public Elementary45% Math proficiency · 430 students
- 2236La Colima ElementaryWhittier · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 378 students
- 2336Hillview MiddleWhittier · Public Middle37% Math proficiency · 643 students
- 2435Lake Marie ElementaryWhittier · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 186 students
- 2535Laurel ElementaryWhittier · Public Elementary43% Math proficiency · 465 students
- 2635Christian Sorensen Science AcademyWhittier · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 446 students
- 2733Katherine Edwards Mid Sch STEAM & Dual Immersion AcadWhittier · Public Middle37% Math proficiency · 894 students
- 2833Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine ArtsWhittier · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 374 students
- 2932California HighWhittier · Public High27% Math proficiency · 2,261 students
- 3032Longfellow ElementaryWhittier · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 499 students
- 3130Lydia Jackson College Preparatory AcademyWhittier · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 338 students
- 3228Aeolian ElementaryWhittier · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 283 students
- 3328Evergreen ElementaryWhittier · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 392 students
- 3426Walter F. Dexter MiddleWhittier · Public Middle30% Math proficiency · 610 students
- 3526Orange Grove ElementaryWhittier · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 324 students
- 3615Richard L. Graves MiddleWhittier · Public Middle19% Math proficiency · 484 students
- 3715Los Altos ElementaryWhittier · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 457 students
- 3813Loma Vista ElementaryWhittier · Public Elementary24% Math proficiency · 379 students
- 3912Carmela ElementaryWhittier · Public Elementary16% Math proficiency · 317 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murphy Ranch Elementary Whittier · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 71.3 Top 25% | 69% Math proficiency | 466 |
| 2 | Ocean View Elementary Whittier · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 67.8 Top 50% | 73% Math proficiency | 668 |
| 3 | Leffingwell Elementary Whittier · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 65.9 Top 50% | 67% Math proficiency | 551 |
| 4 | Meadow Green Elementary Whittier · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 62.0 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 470 |
| 5 | Ceres Elementary Whittier · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 59.6 Top 50% | 67% Math proficiency | 492 |
| 6 | Granada Middle Whittier · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 57.7 Top 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 989 |
| 7 | Daniel Phelan Language Academy Whittier · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 56.2 Top 50% | 64% Math proficiency | 507 |
| 8 | Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate Whittier · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 54.0 Top 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 687 |
| 9 | Jordan Elementary Whittier · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 49.8 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 516 |
| 10 | East Whittier Middle Whittier · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 48.5 Lower 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 985 |
| 11 | Scott Avenue Elementary Whittier · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 47.5 Lower 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 494 |
| 12 | Wallen L. Andrews Whittier · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 47.2 Lower 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 542 |
| 13 | La Serna High Whittier · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 46.6 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 2,372 |
| 14 | Orchard Dale Elementary Whittier · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 45.3 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 472 |
| 15 | Mill School and Technology Academy Whittier · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 44.5 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 341 |
| 16 | Mulberry Elementary Whittier · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 42.6 Lower 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 447 |
| 17 | Pioneer High Whittier · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 40.0 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 1,000 |
| 18 | Ada S. Nelson Elementary Whittier · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 38.7 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 358 |
| 19 | West Whittier Elementary Whittier · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 38.5 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 346 |
| 20 | Whittier High Whittier · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 38.1 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 1,652 |
| 21 | Howard J. McKibben Elementary Whittier · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 37.4 Lower 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 430 |
| 22 | La Colima Elementary Whittier · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 36.3 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 378 |
| 23 | Hillview Middle Whittier · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 35.5 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 643 |
| 24 | Lake Marie Elementary Whittier · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 35.1 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 186 |
| 25 | Laurel Elementary Whittier · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 35.1 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 465 |
| 26 | Christian Sorensen Science Academy Whittier · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 34.9 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 446 |
| 27 | Katherine Edwards Mid Sch STEAM & Dual Immersion Acad Whittier · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 33.4 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 894 |
| 28 | Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts Whittier · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 33.1 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 374 |
| 29 | California High Whittier · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 32.4 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 2,261 |
| 30 | Longfellow Elementary Whittier · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 31.6 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 499 |
| 31 | Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy Whittier · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 29.5 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 338 |
| 32 | Aeolian Elementary Whittier · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 28.4 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 283 |
| 33 | Evergreen Elementary Whittier · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 28.4 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 392 |
| 34 | Walter F. Dexter Middle Whittier · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 26.3 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 610 |
| 35 | Orange Grove Elementary Whittier · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 25.9 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 324 |
| 36 | Richard L. Graves Middle Whittier · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 15.3 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 484 |
| 37 | Los Altos Elementary Whittier · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 15.0 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 457 |
| 38 | Loma Vista Elementary Whittier · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 13.4 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 379 |
| 39 | Carmela Elementary Whittier · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 11.7 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 317 |
Other schools in Whittier
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Whittier side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Whittier?
Murphy Ranch Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Whittier with a Success Index (US) of 71.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Whittier?
Whittier has 40 schools (28 elementary, 7 middle, 4 high, 1 other) educating 24,515 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Whittier?
The median Enrollment across schools in Whittier is 472. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.