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Best Whittier Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 6,336 students in Whittier, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Whittier, CA are Granada Middle School, East Whittier Middle School and Rancho-starbuck Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whittier, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Whittier have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Whittier, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Granada Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15337 Lemon Dr.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 464-2330
Gr: 6-8 | 1,066 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 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.
Rancho-starbuck Intermediate
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16430 Woodbrier Dr.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 902-4261
Gr: 7-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Wallen L. Andrews
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1010 South Caraway Dr.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3140
Gr: K-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
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 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Academy
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6812 South Norwalk Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3115
Gr: 6-8 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Los Nietos Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11425 East Rivera Rd.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 695-0637
Gr: 7-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #88.
Walter F. Dexter Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11532 East Floral Dr.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3090
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
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: n/an/a
Whittier Independent Study
Alternative School
11532 Floral Dr.
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 789-3038
Gr: K-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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Whittier, California 51爆料s (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
12620 East Broadway
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3170
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Minority enrollment: 92%
5777 South Lockheed Ave
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 692-1497
Gr: 6-12
8036 Ocean View Ave
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 907-6140
12000 Loma Dr.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 946-1494
Gr: 4-6 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
11850 E. Whittier Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 698-6781
Gr: 8-12 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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
7804 S. Thornlake Ave.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3230
Gr: 3-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
5777 Lockheed Ave.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3230
Gr: 6-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Whittier, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Whittier, CA include Granada Middle School, East Whittier Middle School and Rancho-starbuck Intermediate.
How many public middle schools are located in Whittier?
10 public middle schools are located in Whittier.
What is the racial composition of students in Whittier?
Whittier public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Whittier are often viewed compared to one another?

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