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Best Whittier Private Elementary Schools (2026)

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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

Palm View Christian School-ag (Closed 2014)

(Assembly of God)

7106 Sorensen Ave
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 693-3746

Gr: NS-8 Tuition listed

Remnant Christian School (Closed 2014)

(Christian)

7346 Painter Ave
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 464-2554

Gr: 7-11 | 10 students

Victory Outreach Children's Learning Center (Closed 2013)

(Christian)

6726 Milton Ave
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 696-5791

Gr: K-7 | 36 students

Whittier Adventist Elm School (Closed 2010)

(Seventh Day Adventist)

8841 Calmada Ave
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 693-1211

Gr: 1-8 | 14 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Whittier Christian Schools (Closed 2004)

(Baptist)

6548 Newlin Ave
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 698-0527

Gr: PK-8 | 419 students

Whittier Monterssori School (Closed 2025)

Montessori School

14121 Coteau Dr
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 944-5210

Gr: PK-K | 34 students

Overview

This Town (Whittier)

This State (CA)

# Schools

12 Schools

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Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools
Year	Whittier, CA Total Schools
2025	12
2024	12
2023	13
2022	12
2021	13
2020	12
2019	16
2018	18
2017	18
2016	19
2015	24

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Student Body:

# Students

1,791 Students

502,479 Students

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Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School
Year	Whittier, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	149	204	199
2024	149	199	192
2023	196	206	193
2022	173	213	205
2021	162	209	201
2020	173	202	188
2019	158	201	193
2018	165	194	190
2017	170	201	199
2016	173	193	196
2015	140	180	183

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% Average Students of Color

77%

50%

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Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Whittier, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	77%	50%	33%
2024	77%	49%	32%
2023	70%	49%	32%
2022	67%	47%	32%
2021	67%	47%	31%
2020	73%	46%	31%
2019	80%	48%	31%
2018	76%	46%	30%
2017	73%	49%	31%
2016	70%	49%	31%
2015	72%	49%	31%

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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

133 Teachers

44,360 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

12:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Whittier, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	13:1	12:1	11:1
2024	13:1	12:1	11:1
2023	12:1	12:1	11:1
2022	14:1	12:1	11:1
2021	13:1	12:1	11:1
2020	14:1	12:1	11:1
2019	14:1	12:1	11:1
2018	15:1	12:1	11:1
2017	12:1	12:1	11:1
2016	13:1	12:1	12:1
2015	13:1	13:1	12:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

78%

59%

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Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Whittier, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	78%	59%	54%
2024	78%	58%	54%
2023	78%	58%	53%
2022	78%	59%	53%
2021	78%	58%	53%
2020	75%	57%	53%
2019	71%	57%	52%
2018	74%	57%	52%
2017	74%	57%	51%
2016	74%	56%	51%
2015	70%	56%	50%

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Average Class Size

16 students

17 students

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Class Size Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Whittier, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	16	17	16
2024	15	17	15
2023	18	17	15
2022	18	17	15
2021	18	17	15
2020	21	17	15
2019	18	17	15
2018	17	17	15
2017	15	17	15
2016	15	17	15
2015	14	17	15

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Average Number of AP Courses

5 courses

14 courses

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Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered
Year	Whittier, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	5	13	12
2022	3	12	10
2021	3	12	10
2020	3	12	10
2019	12	12	10
2018	3	11	10
2017	3	11	10
2016	3	10	9
2015	3	9	9

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,755

$17,689

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Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Whittier, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	$7,755	$17,472	$14,043
2024	$6,817	$16,481	$12,357
2023	$6,150	$15,797	$11,693
2022	$6,150	$15,172	$11,199
2021	$6,150	$14,410	$10,824
2020	$6,625	$13,806	$10,496
2019	$6,206	$13,359	$10,300
2018	$5,608	$12,957	$10,056
2017	$5,608	$12,372	$9,712
2016	$5,608	$11,774	$9,307
2015	$5,156	$10,743	$8,903

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Average Acceptance Rate

99%

81%

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Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Whittier, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	99%	81%	81%
2024	99%	84%	85%
2023	99%	84%	85%
2022	99%	84%	85%
2021	99%	85%	86%
2020	99%	85%	86%
2019	98%	84%	85%
2018	99%	85%	85%
2017	99%	86%	86%
2016	99%	85%	85%
2015	99%	86%	86%

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Students by Ethnicity:

0.71

0.74

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Diversity Score Trends
Year	Whittier, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	0.71	0.74	0.64
2024	0.71	0.74	0.64
2023	0.71	0.74	0.63
2022	0.73	0.72	0.62
2021	0.73	0.73	0.62
2020	0.73	0.73	0.62
2019	0.73	0.72	0.61
2018	0.71	0.72	0.60
2017	0.70	0.71	0.59
2016	0.71	0.71	0.59
2015	0.71	0.71	0.58

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# American Indian Students

2 Students

2,780 Students

% American Indian Students

n/a

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Percentage of Private Elementary School Students of American Indian Trends
Year	Whittier, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2019	2%	1%	1%
2018	1%	1%	1%
2017	1%	2%	1%
2016	1%	2%	1%
2015	2%	2%	1%

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# Asian Students

140 Students

57,611 Students

% Asian Students

12%

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Asian Student Percentage Trends
Year	Whittier, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	7%	12%	5%
2024	7%	12%	5%
2023	8%	12%	5%
2022	8%	10%	5%
2021	7%	10%	5%
2020	8%	10%	5%
2019	17%	11%	4%
2018	9%	11%	4%
2017	5%	10%	4%
2016	5%	10%	4%
2015	5%	11%	4%

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# Hispanic Students

813 Students

81,035 Students

% Hispanic Students

41%

17%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends
Year	Whittier, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	41%	17%	9%
2024	41%	17%	9%
2023	43%	17%	9%
2022	37%	17%	8%
2021	37%	17%	9%
2020	37%	17%	9%
2019	43%	17%	8%
2018	44%	17%	8%
2017	42%	17%	8%
2016	41%	17%	8%
2015	41%	17%	8%

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# Black Students

46 Students

23,447 Students

% Black Students

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Black Student Percentage Trends
Year	Whittier, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	2%	5%	8%
2024	2%	5%	8%
2023	4%	5%	8%
2022	5%	5%	7%
2021	5%	5%	8%
2020	5%	5%	8%
2019	2%	5%	8%
2018	1%	5%	8%
2017	2%	5%	7%
2016	2%	5%	8%
2015	2%	5%	8%

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# White Students

401 Students

193,382 Students

% White Students

20%

40%

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White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Whittier, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	20%	40%	55%
2024	20%	40%	55%
2023	22%	40%	55%
2022	20%	43%	57%
2021	20%	43%	57%
2020	20%	43%	58%
2019	17%	44%	59%
2018	20%	45%	59%
2017	27%	46%	61%
2016	29%	46%	61%
2015	28%	46%	61%

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# Hawaiian Students

18 Students

3,903 Students

% Hawaiian Students

# Two or more races Students

n/a

% of Two or more races Students

n/a

# Others Students

572 Students

122,069 Students

% of Others Students

29%

25%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends
Year	Whittier, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	29%	24%	22%
2024	29%	24%	22%
2023	23%	24%	22%
2022	29%	23%	22%
2021	30%	23%	20%
2020	29%	23%	19%
2019	19%	21%	20%
2018	25%	20%	20%
2017	23%	20%	19%
2016	22%	20%	18%
2015	22%	19%	18%

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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars

6 extracurriculars

8 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Whittier, CA?

The private elementary schools in Whittier, CA include Plymouth Christian School, Broadoaks School Of Whittier College, and St. Bruno Parish School.

How many private elementary schools are located in Whittier?

12 private elementary schools are located in Whittier.

How diverse are private elementary schools in Whittier?

Whittier private elementary schools are approximately 77% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 50%.

What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Whittier?

58% of private elementary schools in Whittier are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Which private elementary schools in Whittier are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Whittier include: Hadley School vs. Broadoaks School Of Whittier College, Broadoaks School Of Whittier College vs. Hadley School

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