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Best Schools in 90604, CA
90604, CA has 23 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 12 elementary) serving 19,318 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in 90604 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 90604, CA
The top high schools in 90604, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. La Mirada High
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Projected Test Scores
Norwalk-la Mirada Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1759 Students
2. La Serna High
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Whittier Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2410 Students
3. California High
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Whittier Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2504 Students
4. Pioneer High
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Whittier Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1152 Students
5. La Habra High
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Fullerton Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2054 Students
Best Middle Schools in 90604, CA
The top middle schools in 90604, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Granada Middle
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Projected Test Scores
East Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1101 Students
2. Rancho-starbuck Intermediate
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Lowell Joint • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 749 Students
3. East Whittier Middle
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East Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1056 Students
4. Reginald M. Benton Middle
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Norwalk-la Mirada Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 678 Students
5. Hillview Middle
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East Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 580 Students
6. Richard L. Graves Middle
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South Whittier Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 495 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 90604, CA
The top elementary schools in 90604, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Meadow Green Elementary
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Lowell Joint • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 492 Students
2. Ceres Elementary
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East Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 435 Students
3. Mulberry Elementary
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East Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 489 Students
4. Orchard Dale Elementary
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East Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 514 Students
5. La Colima Elementary
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East Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 381 Students
6. John Foster Dulles Elementary
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Norwalk-la Mirada Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 271 Students
7. Olita Elementary
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Lowell Joint • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 433 Students
8. Scott Avenue Elementary
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East Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 492 Students
9. Howard J. Mckibben Elementary
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South Whittier Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 399 Students
10. Los Altos Elementary
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South Whittier Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 488 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 90604, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
90604, CA has a total population of 40,316 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 90604, 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 90604, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 90604, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 90604, 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 90604, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 90604, CA
How many schools are in 90604, CA?
90604, CA has 23 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 19,318 students in total.
How do schools in 90604 perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in 90604 score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in 90604 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 90604?
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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