Best 90604 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,773 students in 90604, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 703 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 90604, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 90604, CA are Meadow Green Elementary School, Ceres Elementary School and Granada Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90604 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90604, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 90604, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadow Green Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12025 South Grovedale Dr.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 902-4241
Gr: K-6 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Ceres Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10601 South Ceres Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 464-2200
Gr: K-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Granada Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15337 Lemon Dr.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 464-2330
Gr: 6-8 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Scott Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11701 Scott Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 907-6440
Gr: K-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Rancho-starbuck Intermediate
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16430 Woodbrier Dr.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 902-4261
Gr: 7-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
California High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9800 South Mills Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 698-8121
Gr: 9-12 | 2,261 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Orchard Dale Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10625 South Cole Rd.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 789-7000
Gr: K-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
La Colima Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11225 Miller Rd.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 789-7200
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Hillview Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10931 South Stamy Rd.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 789-2000
Gr: 6-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Howard J. Mckibben Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10550 Mills Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 944-9878
Gr: K-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Los Altos Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12001 Bona Vista Ln.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 941-3711
Gr: K-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 90604, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 90604, CA include Meadow Green Elementary School, Ceres Elementary School and Granada Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 90604?
11 public schools are located in 90604.
What percentage of students in 90604 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 90604 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90604?
90604 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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