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Best Schools in 90601, CA
90601, CA has 28 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 17 elementary) serving 17,157 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in 90601 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 90601, CA
The top high schools in 90601, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whittier High
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Whittier Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1767 Students
2. Bassett Senior High
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Bassett Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 839 Students
3. Los Altos High
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Hacienda La Puente Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1557 Students
4. Pioneer High
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Whittier Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1152 Students
5. South El Monte High
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El Monte Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1300 Students
6. Mountain View High
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El Monte Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1249 Students
Best Middle Schools in 90601, CA
The top middle schools in 90601, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dean L. Shively
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Valle Lindo Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 330 Students
2. Katherine Edwards Middle
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Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 916 Students
3. Torch Middle
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Bassett Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 329 Students
4. Orange Grove Middle
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Hacienda La Puente Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 305 Students
5. Walter F. Dexter Middle
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Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 677 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 90601, CA
The top elementary schools in 90601, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wallen L. Andrews Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 578 Students
2. New Temple
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Valle Lindo Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 560 Students
3. Mill Elementary
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Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 310 Students
4. Longfellow Elementary
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Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 485 Students
5. Lou Henry Hoover Elementary
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Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 353 Students
6. Christian Sorensen Elementary
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Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 488 Students
7. Whittier Independent Study
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Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 90 Students
8. Don Julian Elementary
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Bassett Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 552 Students
9. Orange Grove Elementary
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Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 338 Students
10. Maxson Elementary
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Mountain View Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 467 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 90601, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
90601, CA has a total population of 32,704 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 90601, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 90601, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 90601, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 90601, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 90601, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 90601, CA
How many schools are in 90601, CA?
90601, CA has 28 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 17,157 students in total.
How do schools in 90601 perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in 90601 score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in 90601 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 90601?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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