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Best Whittier Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 19 private schools serving 2,418 students in Whittier, CA (there are 45 public schools, serving 26,249 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Whittier, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Whittier, CA include Broadoaks School Of Whittier College, East Whittier UMC Preschool, and Hadley School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
53% of private schools in Whittier, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Whittier Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
13514 Olive Drive
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 907-4250
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
East Whittier UMC Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
10005 S. Cole Rd
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 698-1027
Gr: NS-PK | 64 students Tuition listed
Hadley School
(1)
11703 Hadley St
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 699-0539
Gr: PK-2 | 105 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
Lad N Lassie Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
12620 Broadway
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 945-6466
Gr: PK-K | 194 students Tuition listed
Plymouth Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
12058 Beverly Blvd
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 695-0745
Gr: PK-6 | 129 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Primanti Montessori Academy
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Montessori School
(4)
10947 S. Valley Home Avenue
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 943-0246
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
St. Bruno Parish School
(Catholic)
(1)
15700 Citrustree Rd
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 943-8812
Gr: K-8 | 356 students Avg. class size: 20 students Acceptance rate listed
St. Gregory The Great School
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(Catholic)
13925 Telegraph Road
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 941-0750
Gr: K-8 | 288 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
12817 Hadley St
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 907-2130
Gr: 1-12 | 40 students
9920 Mills Avenue Whittier
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 694-1879
Gr: NS-8 | 146 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faith Lutheran Church & School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
9920 Mills Ave
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 941-0245
Gr: PK-1 | 53 students
Family Life Center Christian Academy
(Episcopal)
7435 Norwalk Blvd
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 692-9396
Gr: K-12 | 28 students
Hangui Yu Inc Dba
Daycare / Preschool
11304 Washington Blvd
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 695-8872
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
Keystone Montessori Preschool Whittier
Montessori School
7056 Washington Ave
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 303-7273
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Mulberry Tree Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
13841 Christine Dr
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 696-5114
Gr: PK-K | 122 students
St. Mary Of The Assumption School
(Catholic)
(1)
7218 Pickering Ave
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 698-0253
Gr: K-8 | 246 students
Shepherd Center Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(4)
15215 E Janine Dr
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 693-8969
Gr: PK-K | 76 students
Whittier Friends School
(Friends)
(4)
6726 Washington Avenue
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 945-1654
Gr: PK-3 | 17 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Whittier KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
10704 Scott Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 947-7100
Gr: NS-PK | 44 students
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Whittier, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Childrens Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School (African Methodist Episcopal)
12230 Loma Dr
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 941-4021
Gr: K-4 | 19 students
7106 Sorensen Ave
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 693-3746
Gr: NS-8 Tuition listed
7346 Painter Ave
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 464-2554
Gr: 7-11 | 10 students
6726 Milton Ave
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 696-5791
Gr: K-7 | 36 students
8841 Calmada Ave
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 693-1211
Gr: 1-8 | 14 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6548 Newlin Ave
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 698-0527
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Whittier, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Whittier, CA include Broadoaks School Of Whittier College, East Whittier UMC Preschool, and Hadley School.
How many private schools are located in Whittier?
19 private schools are located in Whittier.
How diverse are private schools in Whittier?
Whittier private schools are approximately 75% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Whittier go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Whittier are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Whittier?
53% of private schools in Whittier are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Whittier are often viewed compared to one another?

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