Best 90605 California Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,999 students in 90605, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90605, CA are Ocean View Elementary School, East Whittier Middle School and Mulberry Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90605 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90605, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best 90605, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ocean View Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14359 East Second St.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 907-6400
Gr: K-5 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
East Whittier Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14421 East Whittier Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-7220
Gr: 6-8 | 1,051 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Mulberry Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14029 East Mulberry Dr.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-7100
Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13550 Lambert Rd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-2100
Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Lake Marie Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10001 Carmenita Rd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 944-0208
Gr: K-6 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Loma Vista Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13463 East Meyer Rd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 941-4712
Gr: K-6 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Richard L. Graves Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13243 East Los Nietos Rd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 944-0135
Gr: 6-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Carmela Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13300 Lakeland Rd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 941-2132
Gr: K-6 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 90605 California

90605, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
9401 S. Painter Ave.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Gr: 9-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
11200 Telechron Ave
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 944-6467
Gr: K-6

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 90605, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90605, CA include Ocean View Elementary School, East Whittier Middle School and Mulberry Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90605?
8 public elementary schools are located in 90605.
What is the racial composition of students in 90605?
90605 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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