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Best Schools in South Whittier, CA
South Whittier, CA has 30 public schools (8 high, 6 middle, 16 elementary) serving 22,049 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in South Whittier greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Whittier, CA
The top high schools in South Whittier, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. La Mirada High
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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. Whittier High
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Whittier Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1767 Students
5. Pioneer High
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Whittier Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1152 Students
6. John H. Glenn High
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Norwalk-la Mirada Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1063 Students
7. Sierra Vista High (alternative)
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Whittier Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 324 Students
8. Frontier High (continuation)
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Whittier Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 476 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Whittier, CA
The top middle schools in South Whittier, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Granada Middle
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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. Reginald M. Benton Middle
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Norwalk-la Mirada Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 678 Students
4. Hillview Middle
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East Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 580 Students
5. Richard L. Graves Middle
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South Whittier Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 495 Students
6. Nettie L. Waite Middle
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Norwalk-la Mirada Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 568 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Whittier, CA
The top elementary schools in South Whittier, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ceres Elementary
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East Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 435 Students
2. Mulberry Elementary
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East Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 489 Students
3. Orchard Dale Elementary
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East Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 514 Students
4. La Colima Elementary
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East Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 381 Students
5. John Foster Dulles Elementary
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Norwalk-la Mirada Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 271 Students
6. Scott Avenue Elementary
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East Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 492 Students
7. Lake Marie Elementary
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South Whittier Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 181 Students
8. La Pluma Elementary
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Norwalk-la Mirada Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 311 Students
9. Laurel Elementary
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East Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 463 Students
10. Howard J. Mckibben Elementary
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South Whittier Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 399 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Whittier, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Whittier, CA has a total population of 57,932 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Whittier, 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 South Whittier, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Whittier, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Whittier, CA.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit South Whittier, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Whittier, CA
How many schools are in South Whittier, CA?
South Whittier, CA has 30 public schools: 8 high schools, 6 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 22,049 students in total.
How do schools in South Whittier perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in South Whittier score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in South Whittier greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Whittier?
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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