Best Schools in West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA
West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA has 13 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 7,963 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in West Whittier-Los Nietos greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA
The top high schools in West Whittier-Los Nietos, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whittier High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whittier Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1767 Students
2. Pioneer High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whittier Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1152 Students
Best Middle Schools in West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA
The top middle schools in West Whittier-Los Nietos, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Los Nietos Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Nietos • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 258 Students
2. Katherine Edwards Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 916 Students
3. Walter F. Dexter Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 677 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA
The top elementary schools in West Whittier-Los Nietos, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Daniel Phelan Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 534 Students
2. Longfellow Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 485 Students
3. Ada S. Nelson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Nietos • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 382 Students
4. Christian Sorensen Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 488 Students
5. West Whittier Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 353 Students
6. Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Nietos • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 286 Students
7. Orange Grove Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 338 Students
8. Aeolian Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Nietos • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 327 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA has a total population of 25,325 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West Whittier-Los Nietos, 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 West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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Questions About Schools in West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA
How many schools are in West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA?
West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA has 13 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 7,963 students in total.
How do schools in West Whittier-Los Nietos perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in West Whittier-Los Nietos score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in West Whittier-Los Nietos greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West Whittier-Los Nietos?
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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