Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Whittier, California 90602 · Whittier City
#3380 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#38881 of 50,301 nationally
About Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy
Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy is a public elementary located in Whittier, in the Whittier City school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 338 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 29.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 3380th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (47th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 338.
There are 40 schools in Whittier; Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy ranks 31st of 39 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)89.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)22.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 22.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Evergreen Elementary
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392 students · 858 m away
Laurel Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
465 students · 1.3 km away
Ocean View Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
668 students · 1.7 km away
Whittier High
Whittier · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,652 students · 1.7 km away
Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
374 students · 1.9 km away
East Whittier Middle
Whittier · Public middle · Grades 6–8
985 students · 2.1 km away
Mulberry Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
447 students · 2.5 km away
Christian Sorensen Science Academy
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
446 students · 2.7 km away
Longfellow Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
499 students · 2.7 km away
California High
Whittier · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,261 students · 2.8 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy a good school?
Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy has a Success Index (US) of 29.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3380 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy rank in California?
Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy ranks #3380 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #38881 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy?
Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy had 338 students in 2025.
Is Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.