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Whittier · 90605

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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La Serna HighOcean View ElementaryLake Marie ElementaryEast Whittier MiddleMulberry ElementaryLoma Vista ElementarySierra Vista High (Alternative)Laurel ElementaryCarmela ElementaryRichard L. Graves MiddleFrontier High (Continuation)90605N ↑
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90605 at a glance

90605 (Whittier) has 11 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

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Elementary schools

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6 comparable schools · average 38.4/100 · range 26.2–53.6

Middle schools

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2 comparable schools · average 34.8/100 · range 25.4–44.1

High schools

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1 comparable schools · average 67.0/100 · range 67.0–67.0

Explore ZIP codes near 90605

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
90604Whittier101.6 mi
90603Whittier32.7 mi
90606Whittier82.9 mi
90670Santa Fe Springs52.9 mi
90638La Mirada93.2 mi

Nearby ZIPs use approximate distances between school-location centers. Counts cover ranked comprehensive schools.

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Schools in 90605

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Elementary schools in 90605 · 6 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Ocean View Elementary
East Whittier City Elementary Solid Base
39.0%81st percentile · StrongScope Score 54/100
Lake Marie Elementary
South Whittier Elementary Building Momentum
18.8%70th percentile · SolidScope Score 46/100
Mulberry Elementary
East Whittier City Elementary Building Momentum
26.9%65th percentile · SolidScope Score 42/100
Loma Vista Elementary
South Whittier Elementary Culture First
14.9%49th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 35/100
Laurel Elementary
East Whittier City Elementary Culture First
14.4%28th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 27/100
Carmela Elementary
South Whittier Elementary Building Momentum
6.2%25th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 26/100

Middle schools in 90605 · 2 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
East Whittier Middle
East Whittier City Elementary Building Momentum
23.3%68th percentile · SolidScope Score 44/100
Richard L. Graves Middle
South Whittier Elementary Building Momentum
6.4%25th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 25/100

High schools in 90605 · 3 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
La Serna High
Whittier Union High Strong All-Around
29.9%84th percentile · StrongScope Score 67/100
Sierra Vista High (Alternative)
Whittier Union High alternative school
5.1%77th percentile · StrongWithin its own school classScope Score 31/100
Frontier High (Continuation)
Whittier Union High continuation high school
0.0%14th percentile · Needs SupportWithin its own school classScope Score 16/100
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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.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 90605?
This SchoolScope directory lists 11 public schools in 90605 (Whittier) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in 90605?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Ocean View Elementary (54/100). Middle: East Whittier Middle (44/100). High: La Serna High (67/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Are schools in 90605 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?
No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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