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Best Schools in 90605, CA
90605, CA has 26 public schools (7 high, 6 middle, 13 elementary) serving 19,973 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 90605 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 90605, CA
The top high schools in 90605, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. La Serna High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whittier Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2410 Students
2. California High
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Whittier Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2504 Students
3. Whittier High
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Projected Test Scores
Whittier Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1767 Students
4. Pioneer High
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Projected Test Scores
Whittier Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1152 Students
5. John H. Glenn High
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Norwalk-la Mirada Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1063 Students
6. Sierra Vista High (alternative)
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Projected Test Scores
Whittier Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 324 Students
7. Frontier High (continuation)
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Projected Test Scores
Whittier Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 476 Students
Best Middle Schools in 90605, CA
The top middle schools in 90605, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Granada Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1101 Students
2. East Whittier Middle
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East Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1056 Students
3. Hillview Middle
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East Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 580 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
6. Nettie L. Waite Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Norwalk-la Mirada Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 568 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 90605, CA
The top elementary schools in 90605, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Murphy Ranch Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 516 Students
2. Ocean View Elementary
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East Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 639 Students
3. Ceres Elementary
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East Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 435 Students
4. Mulberry Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
East Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 489 Students
5. Orchard Dale Elementary
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East Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 514 Students
6. Lake Marie Elementary
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South Whittier Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 181 Students
7. Laurel Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
East Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 463 Students
8. Howard J. Mckibben Elementary
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South Whittier Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 399 Students
9. Lydia Jackson Elementary
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Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 370 Students
10. Loma Vista Elementary
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South Whittier Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 402 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 90605, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
90605, CA has a total population of 39,886 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 90605, 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 90605, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 90605, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 90605, 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 90605, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 90605, CA
How many schools are in 90605, CA?
90605, CA has 26 public schools: 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 19,973 students in total.
How do schools in 90605 perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in 90605 score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 90605 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 90605?
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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