For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 865 students in 90602, CA (there are , serving 292 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 90602, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 90602, CA are Evergreen Elementary School and Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90602 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90602, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90602, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12915 East Helmer Dr.
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 464-2300
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 464-2300
Grades: K-5
| 417 students
Rank: #22.
Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8015 South Painter Ave.
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 789-3160
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 789-3160
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
Rank: n/an/a
Whittier Independent Study
Alternative School
11532 Floral Dr.
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 789-3038
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 789-3038
Grades: K-8
| 74 students
90602, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mar Vista Early Childhood Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
8036 Ocean View Ave
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 907-6140
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 907-6140
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90602, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90602, CA include Evergreen Elementary School and Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy.
How many public schools are located in 90602?
3 public schools are located in 90602.
What percentage of students in 90602 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 90602 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90602?
90602 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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