Whittier Elementary
Costa Mesa, CA · Newport-Mesa Unified · Grades K-6
4,173rd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 26%▲ Improving
Whittier Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Whittier Elementary 4,173rd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 26% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 13th in 2015 to 26th in 2025 — improving.
Whittier Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 265 students tested
Whittier Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 457 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 98.8% | 96.9% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| White | 0.7% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Whittier Elementary
Typical home value $1.39M in zip 92627 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Whittier Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Victoria ElementaryNewport-Mesa Unified · 0.8 mi away2,491st of 5,659
ELA 50% · Math 37% - 4Pomona ElementaryNewport-Mesa Unified · 1 mi away3,437th of 5,659
ELA 42% · Math 27% - 6Everett A. Rea ElementaryNewport-Mesa Unified · 1.1 mi away2,798th of 5,659
ELA 40% · Math 40% - 2Wilson ElementaryNewport-Mesa Unified · 1.2 mi away4,671st of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 22% - 10John H. Eader ElementaryHuntington Beach City Elementary · 1.4 mi away432nd of 5,659
ELA 76% · Math 76% - 10International School for Science and CultureOrange County Department of Education · 1.9 mi away · charter278th of 5,659
ELA 86% · Math 73% - –HarperNewport-Mesa Unified · 1.9 mi away
- –Woodland ElementaryNewport-Mesa Unified · 2.1 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Whittier Elementary in?
Whittier Elementary is part of the Newport-Mesa Unified district in Costa Mesa, California.
Is Whittier Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Whittier Elementary 4,173rd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 26% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Whittier Elementary?
Hispanic 97%, White 1% (457 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Whittier Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92627 is $1.39M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.