For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ocean View Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14359 East Second St.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 907-6400
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14421 East Whittier Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-7220
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14029 East Mulberry Dr.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-7100
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13550 Lambert Rd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-2100
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:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10001 Carmenita Rd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 944-0208
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:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13463 East Meyer Rd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 941-4712
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:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13243 East Los Nietos Rd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 944-0135
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:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13300 Lakeland Rd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 941-2132
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 941-2132
Gr: K-6 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
90605, California 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sierra Vista High Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
9401 S. Painter Ave.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Gr: 9-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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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