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Whittier · 90606

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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Daniel Phelan Language AcademyPioneer HighKatherine Edwards Middle School STEAM & Dual ImmerLos Nietos MiddleAda S. Nelson ElementaryWest Whittier ElementaryChristian Sorensen Science AcademyAeolian Elementary90606N ↑
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90606 at a glance

90606 (Whittier) has 8 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

5Elementary schools2Middle schools1High school
2024–25 CAASPP reporting
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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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5 comparable schools · average 41.0/100 · range 29.1–58.4

Middle schools

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2 comparable schools · average 47.8/100 · range 47.4–48.2

High schools

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1 comparable schools · average 57.5/100 · range 57.5–57.5

Explore ZIP codes near 90606

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
90660Pico Rivera131.4 mi
90670Santa Fe Springs52.1 mi
90601Whittier82.3 mi
90605Whittier93.0 mi
90240Downey43.0 mi

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

Patterns across the ZIP

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Building Momentum 3On the Rise 2Culture First 2Growth Engine 1
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Schools in 90606

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Elementary schools in 90606 · 5 schools

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Daniel Phelan Language Academy
Whittier City Growth Engine
33.4%86th percentile · StrongScope Score 58/100
Ada S. Nelson Elementary
Los Nietos Culture First
22.1%64th percentile · SolidScope Score 42/100
West Whittier Elementary
Whittier City Building Momentum
19.6%57th percentile · SolidScope Score 38/100
Christian Sorensen Science Academy
Whittier City On the Rise
17.3%54th percentile · SolidScope Score 37/100
Aeolian Elementary
Los Nietos Culture First
10.0%32nd percentile · DevelopingScope Score 29/100

Middle schools in 90606 · 2 schools

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Katherine Edwards Middle School STEAM & Dual Immer
Whittier City On the Rise
22.0%75th percentile · StrongScope Score 48/100
Los Nietos Middle
Los Nietos Building Momentum
23.0%74th percentile · SolidScope Score 47/100

High schools in 90606 · 1 schools

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Pioneer High
Whittier Union High Building Momentum
17.4%64th percentile · SolidScope Score 58/100
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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 90606?
This SchoolScope directory lists 8 public schools in 90606 (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 90606?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Daniel Phelan Language Academy (58/100). Middle: Katherine Edwards Middle School STEAM & Dual Immer (48/100). High: Pioneer High (58/100). 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 90606 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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