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44 schools in Whittier

California · Public K-12

Whittier, California runs a public-school system of 44 campuses with combined enrollment around 25,230 (30 elementary, 7 middle, and 7 high).

7-year change in Whittier

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
25,230
-4,519 (-15%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
42
-2 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
6%
was 8%
% Hispanic
88%
was 88%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
3%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Ada S. Nelson ElementaryElementaryKG-06358
Aeolian ElementaryElementaryKG-06283
California HighHigh09-122,261
Carmela ElementaryElementaryKG-06317
Ceres ElementaryElementaryKG-05492
Christian Sorensen Science AcademyElementaryKG-05446
Daniel Phelan Language AcademyElementaryKG-05507
Early Childhood Education CenterElementaryM-M·
East Whittier MiddleMiddle06-08985
Evergreen ElementaryElementaryKG-05392
Frontier High (Continuation)High09-12364
Granada MiddleMiddle06-08989
Hillview MiddleMiddle06-08643
Howard J. McKibben ElementaryElementaryKG-06430
Jordan ElementaryElementaryKG-06516
Katherine Edwards Mid Sch STEAM & Dual Immersion AcadMiddle06-08894
La Colima ElementaryElementaryKG-05378
La Serna HighHigh09-122,372
Lake Marie ElementaryElementaryKG-06186
Laurel ElementaryElementaryKG-05465
Leffingwell ElementaryElementaryKG-05551
Loma Vista ElementaryElementaryKG-06379
Longfellow ElementaryElementaryKG-05499
Los Altos ElementaryElementaryKG-06457
Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine ArtsElementaryKG-05374
Lydia Jackson College Preparatory AcademyElementaryKG-05338
Meadow Green ElementaryElementaryKG-06470
Mill School and Technology AcademyElementaryKG-05341
Mulberry ElementaryElementaryKG-05447
Murphy Ranch ElementaryElementaryKG-05466
Ocean View ElementaryElementaryKG-05668
Orange Grove ElementaryElementaryKG-05324
Orchard Dale ElementaryElementaryKG-05472
Pioneer HighHigh09-121,000
Rancho-Starbuck IntermediateMiddle07-08687
Richard L. Graves MiddleMiddle06-08484
Scott Avenue ElementaryElementaryKG-05494
Sierra Vista High (Alternative)High09-12284
Tri-Cities ROPHigh09-120
Wallen L. AndrewsElementaryKG-08542
Walter F. Dexter MiddleMiddle06-08610
West Whittier ElementaryElementaryKG-05346
Whittier HighHigh09-121,652
Whittier Independent StudyElementaryKG-0867

About Whittier

Whittier, California is home to 44 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 25,230 students. By school count, it is an expansive city.

On the school-mix side, the city comprises 30 elementary, 7 middle, and 7 high.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 15%: 29,749 students in SY 2017-18 versus 25,230 in SY 2024-25. Whittier now counts 42 public schools, down from 44 in SY 2017-18.

On allk12, the community for Whittier discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Whittier, California?
There are 44 public K-12 schools in Whittier, with a combined enrollment of about 25,230.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Whittier?
Whittier has 30 elementary, 7 middle, 7 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Whittier?
La Serna High is the largest public school in Whittier by enrollment, with approximately 2,372 students.
What school districts serve Whittier?
Whittier is served by 7 public school districts, including Los Nietos, South Whittier Elementary, East Whittier City Elementary, Whittier City, Lowell Joint and 2 others.
What grade levels do public schools in Whittier cover?
Public schools in Whittier serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.