Schools in 90601 — Whittier, California: 90601 schools average near the state. The 26.0-point spread is where the choice actually lives.
90601 has 8 ranked schools in Whittier, averaging a Scope Score of 45.0/100 — within 0.2 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 29.7 to 55.7, a 26.0-point spread.
How 90601 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Whittier Independent Study with a Scope Score of 56 and 13.0% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 90601 averages 24.1%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 90601 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 90601 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90601 | Whittier | 8 | Developing 45.0/100 | — |
| 90603 | Whittier | 3 | Solid 61.4/100 | +16.4 |
| 90604 | Whittier | 10 | Developing 47.6/100 | +2.6 |
| 90605 | Whittier | 11 | Developing 41.7/100 | -3.3 |
| 90606 | Whittier | 8 | Developing 49.1/100 | +4.1 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 90601
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 90601 are classified as On the Rise (2) — 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 90601
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whittier Independent Study Whittier City Building Momentum | 13.0% | Solid 56/100 |
| 2 | Whittier High Whittier Union High Building Momentum | 21.2% | Solid 54/100 |
| 3 | Wallen L. Andrews Whittier City On the Rise | 30.8% | Solid 52/100 |
| 4 | Longfellow Elementary Whittier City Building Momentum | 28.1% | Developing 49/100 |
| 5 | Mill School and Technology Academy Whittier City Building Momentum | 28.6% | Developing 44/100 |
| 6 | Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts Whittier City Building Momentum | 19.4% | Developing 42/100 |
| 7 | Walter F. Dexter Middle Whittier City Building Momentum | 9.2% | Developing 33/100 |
| 8 | Orange Grove Elementary Whittier City On the Rise | 11.3% | Needs Support 30/100 |
Schools in 90601 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.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology