Schools in 90606 — Whittier, California: 90606 schools average 4.1 points above the state — but the range is 29.3 points wide.
90606 has 8 ranked schools in Whittier, averaging a Scope Score of 44.8/100 — 4.1 points above the state average of 40.7 (a state average weighted to 90606's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 29.1 to 58.4, a 29.3-point spread.
How 90606 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Daniel Phelan Language Academy with a Scope Score of 58 and 33.4% of students exceeding standard.
Cohort growth among 90606's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +79 scale-score points across 5 schools in 90606 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 90606 averages 16.5%, below the state average of 18.6%, weighted to 90606's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 90606 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 90606 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90606 | Whittier | — | 8 | 44.8/100 | — |
| 90660 | Pico Rivera | 1.4 | 13 | 34.8/100 | -10.0 |
| 90670 | Santa Fe Springs | 2.1 | 5 | 45.4/100 | +0.6 |
| 90601 | Whittier | 2.3 | 8 | 39.1/100 | -5.6 |
| 90605 | Whittier | 3.0 | 9 | 40.8/100 | -4.0 |
| 90240 | Downey | 3.0 | 4 | 46.6/100 | +1.8 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 90606
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
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (5)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Phelan Language Academy Whittier City | 33.4% | 86th percentile · StrongScope Score 58/100 |
| 2 | Ada S. Nelson Elementary Los Nietos | 22.1% | 64th percentile · SolidScope Score 42/100 |
| 3 | West Whittier Elementary Whittier City | 19.6% | 57th percentile · SolidScope Score 38/100 |
| 4 | Christian Sorensen Science Academy Whittier City | 17.3% | 54th percentile · SolidScope Score 37/100 |
| 5 | Aeolian Elementary Los Nietos | 10.0% | 32nd percentile · DevelopingScope Score 29/100 |
Middle Schools (2)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Katherine Edwards Middle School STEAM & Dual Immer Whittier City | 22.0% | 75th percentile · StrongScope Score 48/100 |
| 2 | Los Nietos Middle Los Nietos | 23.0% | 74th percentile · SolidScope Score 47/100 |
High Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pioneer High Whittier Union High | 17.4% | 64th percentile · SolidScope Score 58/100 |
Schools in 90606 on the map
Open these schools 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