Daniel Phelan Language Academy
Whittier, CA · Whittier City · Grades K-5
1,113th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 80%▲ Improving
Daniel Phelan Language Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Daniel Phelan Language Academy 1,113th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 80% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 42th in 2015 to 80th in 2025 — improving.
Daniel Phelan Language Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 234 students tested
Daniel Phelan Language Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 503 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96.1% | 95.6% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| White | 2.5% | 2.2% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Daniel Phelan Language Academy
Typical home value $777K in zip 90606 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Daniel Phelan Language Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6West Whittier ElementaryWhittier City · 0.5 mi away2,561st of 5,659
ELA 44% · Math 41% - 5Christian Sorensen Science AcademyWhittier City · 0.7 mi away2,979th of 5,659
ELA 40% · Math 37% - 7Ada S. Nelson ElementaryLos Nietos · 0.7 mi away2,010th of 5,659
ELA 54% · Math 45% - –Early Learning ProgramEl Rancho Unified · 0.8 mi away
- 7Valencia Academy of the ArtsEl Rancho Unified · 1 mi away2,227th of 5,659
ELA 51% · Math 43% - 3Aeolian ElementaryLos Nietos · 1 mi away4,346th of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 21% - 2South Ranchito Dual Language AcademyEl Rancho Unified · 1.1 mi away4,745th of 5,659
ELA 27% · Math 20% - 5Whittier Independent StudyWhittier City · 1.3 mi away3,139th of 5,659
ELA 35% · Math 38%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Daniel Phelan Language Academy in?
Daniel Phelan Language Academy is part of the Whittier City district in Whittier, California.
Is Daniel Phelan Language Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Daniel Phelan Language Academy 1,113th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 80% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Daniel Phelan Language Academy?
Hispanic 96%, White 2%, Two or more races 1% (503 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Daniel Phelan Language Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90606 is $777K 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.