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Schools in 90606 — Whittier, California

90606 has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 48.4 — 4.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 34.2 to 61.4, a 27.2-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
48.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
27.2
34.2 – 61.4
Avg Exceeded %
20.6%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
16.5%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How 90606 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Daniel Phelan Language Academy with a Scope Score of 61 and 33.4% of students exceeding standard.

Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 90606 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +4.5 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 90606 averages 16.5%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 90606 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90606
90606Whittier8Developing
48.4/100
90605Whittier11Developing
42.0/100
-6.4
90604Whittier10Developing
48.4/100
+0.0
90603Whittier3Solid
63.2/100
+14.8
90601Whittier7Developing
44.4/100
-4.0

School archetypes in 90606

2 Culture First2 On the Rise1 Growth Engine3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 90606 are classified as On the Rise (2) or Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 90606

#SchoolExceededScore
1Daniel Phelan Language Academy
Whittier City Growth Engine
33.4%Solid
61/100
2Pioneer High
Whittier Union High Building Momentum
17.4%Solid
59/100
3Los Nietos Middle
Los Nietos Building Momentum
23.0%Solid
51/100
4Katherine Edwards Middle School STEAM & Dual Immer
Whittier City Culture First
22.0%Developing
49/100
5Ada S. Nelson Elementary
Los Nietos Culture First
22.1%Developing
48/100
6West Whittier Elementary
Whittier City Building Momentum
19.6%Developing
44/100
7Christian Sorensen Science Academy
Whittier City On the Rise
17.3%Developing
41/100
8Aeolian Elementary
Los Nietos On the Rise
10.0%Developing
34/100

Schools in 90606 on the map

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 90606

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Whittier good?
Whittier's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 48.4/100, which is 4.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. 20.6% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Whittier?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Whittier is Daniel Phelan Language Academy with a Scope Score of 61/100 and 33.4% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Whittier schools compare to the state average?
Whittier elementary schools average a Scope Score of 48.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (4.6 points above). The exceeded rate averages 20.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 34.2 to 61.4, a 27.2-point spread.
How many schools are in Whittier?
Whittier has 8 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.