West Whittier Elementary
Whittier, CA · Whittier City · Grades K-5
2,561st of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 55%▲ Improving
West Whittier Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks West Whittier Elementary 2,561st of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 55% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 14th in 2015 to 55th in 2025 — improving.
West Whittier Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 156 students tested
West Whittier Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 362 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.2% | 87.6% | ▼ 7.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.4% | 8.3% | ▲ 5.9 pts | |
| White | 1.7% | 2.2% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.2% | 1.4% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Black | 0.5% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near West Whittier Elementary
Typical home value $777K in zip 90606 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near West Whittier Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Daniel Phelan Language AcademyWhittier City · 0.5 mi away1,113th of 5,659
ELA 61% · Math 63% - 5Christian Sorensen Science AcademyWhittier City · 0.7 mi away2,979th of 5,659
ELA 40% · Math 37% - 5Orange Grove ElementaryWhittier City · 0.8 mi away3,381st of 5,659
ELA 35% · Math 34% - 5Whittier Independent StudyWhittier City · 0.9 mi away3,139th of 5,659
ELA 35% · Math 38% - 2South Ranchito Dual Language AcademyEl Rancho Unified · 0.9 mi away4,745th of 5,659
ELA 27% · Math 20% - 7Longfellow ElementaryWhittier City · 1 mi away1,908th of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 49% - –Early Learning ProgramEl Rancho Unified · 1.1 mi away
- 7Valencia Academy of the ArtsEl Rancho Unified · 1.1 mi away2,227th of 5,659
ELA 51% · Math 43%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is West Whittier Elementary in?
West Whittier Elementary is part of the Whittier City district in Whittier, California.
Is West Whittier Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks West Whittier Elementary 2,561st of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 55% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of West Whittier Elementary?
Hispanic 88%, Two or more races 8%, White 2%, Asian 1% (362 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near West Whittier Elementary 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.