For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 68 students in Whittier, CA.
50% of private high schools in Whittier, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal).
Private High Schools in Whittier, CA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12817 Hadley St
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 907-2130
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 907-2130
Gr: 1-12 | 40 students
Family Life Center Christian Academy
(Episcopal)
7435 Norwalk Blvd
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 692-9396
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 692-9396
Gr: K-12 | 28 students
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
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
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
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 464-2554
Gr: 7-11 | 10 students
6726 Milton Ave
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 696-5791
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
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
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
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 944-5210
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Overview
This Town (Whittier)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
68 Students
272,407 Students
% Average Students of Color
76%
50%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
15 Teachers
26,879 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.73
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,839 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
34,980 Students
% Asian Students
1%
13%
# Hispanic Students
46 Students
43,206 Students
% Hispanic Students
64%
16%
# Black Students
n/a
15,763 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
13 Students
115,449 Students
% White Students
18%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,937 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
10 Students
48,585 Students
% of Others Students
14%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private high schools are located in Whittier, CA?
2 private high schools are located in Whittier, CA.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Whittier?
50% of private high schools in Whittier are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal).
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