For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,690 students in 90601, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90601, CA are Mill School And Technology Academy, Wallen L. Andrews and Lou Henry Hoover School Of Fine Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90601 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90601, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90601, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mill School And Technology Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4030 South Workman Mill Rd.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3190
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3190
Gr: K-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Wallen L. Andrews
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1010 South Caraway Dr.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3140
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3140
Gr: K-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Lou Henry Hoover School Of Fine Arts
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6302 South Alta Ave.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3150
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3150
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6005 South Magnolia Ave.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3180
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3180
Gr: K-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Orange Grove Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10626 East Orange Grove Ave.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3200
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3200
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Walter F. Dexter Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11532 East Floral Dr.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3090
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3090
Gr: 6-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 90601, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90601, CA include Mill School And Technology Academy, Wallen L. Andrews and Lou Henry Hoover School Of Fine Arts.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90601?
6 public elementary schools are located in 90601.
What is the racial composition of students in 90601?
90601 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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