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Best Schools in 90602, CA
90602, CA has 19 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary) serving 12,753 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in 90602 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 90602, CA
The top high schools in 90602, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. California High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whittier Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2504 Students
2. Whittier High
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Whittier Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1767 Students
3. Pioneer High
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Projected Test Scores
Whittier Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1152 Students
Best Middle Schools in 90602, CA
The top middle schools in 90602, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Whittier Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1056 Students
2. Los Nietos Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Los Nietos • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 258 Students
3. Katherine Edwards Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 916 Students
4. Walter F. Dexter Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 677 Students
5. Richard L. Graves Middle
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Projected Test Scores
South Whittier Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 495 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 90602, CA
The top elementary schools in 90602, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ocean View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 639 Students
2. Longfellow Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 485 Students
3. Lou Henry Hoover Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 353 Students
4. Evergreen Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 403 Students
5. Lake Marie Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
South Whittier Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 181 Students
6. Christian Sorensen Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 488 Students
7. Laurel Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
East Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 463 Students
8. Lydia Jackson Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 370 Students
9. Aeolian Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Nietos • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 327 Students
10. Keystone Montessori Preschool Whittier
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Keystone Montessori Preschool Whittier • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 46 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 90602, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
90602, CA has a total population of 25,492 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 90602, 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 90602, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 90602, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 90602, 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 90602, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 90602, CA
How many schools are in 90602, CA?
90602, CA has 19 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 12,753 students in total.
How do schools in 90602 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 90602 score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in 90602 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 90602?
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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