School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1951
Student Body
Total Students
14 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
7 students
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
We are willing to divide payments into 10 or 11 monthly payments
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Daniel Weston
School Notes
- We are a private K-8 accredited Christian school providing children with an education for today and forever with Jesus.
- We are open for you! Come on by and visit us.
- We may be the school for your child.
- School starts August 18 this year! Registration August 16.
- School starts Monday-Thursday at 8:15 and ends at 3:15. Fridays, we start at 8:15 and close at 12:30. Daycare is available till 5:30. We have a hot lunch program.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Whittier Adventist Elm School cost?
Whittier Adventist Elm School's tuition is approximately $3,575 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Whittier Adventist Elm School?
The acceptance rate of Whittier Adventist Elm School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 83%.
When is the application deadline for Whittier Adventist Elm School?
The application deadline for Whittier Adventist Elm School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Whittier Adventist Elm School is St. Paul High School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Carden Academy of Whittier (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Mulberry Tree Preschool (0.4 miles away)
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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 122 students
Daycare / Preschool
13841 Christine Dr
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 696-5114
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
9920 Mills Avenue Whittier
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 694-1879
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 53 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
9920 Mills Ave
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 941-0245
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 64 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
10005 S. Cole Rd
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 698-1027
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 76 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
15215 E Janine Dr
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 693-8969
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 538 students
Sports: 12
Catholic
9635 Greenleaf Avenue
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
(562) 698-6246
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 40 students
12817 Hadley St
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 907-2130
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 183 students
Christian
14901 Adelfa Dr
La Mirada, CA 90637
(562) 345-5000
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
501 N Beach Blvd
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 694-3803
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 28 students
Episcopal
7435 Norwalk Blvd
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 692-9396
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
9920 Mills Avenue Whittier
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 694-1879
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 53 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
9920 Mills Ave
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 941-0245
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
13514 Olive Drive
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 907-4250
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 288 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
13925 Telegraph Road
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 941-0750
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 246 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
7218 Pickering Ave
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 698-0253
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 122 students
Daycare / Preschool
13841 Christine Dr
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 696-5114
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
9920 Mills Avenue Whittier
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 694-1879
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 53 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
9920 Mills Ave
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 941-0245
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 64 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
10005 S. Cole Rd
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 698-1027
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 76 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
15215 E Janine Dr
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 693-8969
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
East Whittier Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14421 East Whittier Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-7220
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-7220
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 985 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Ocean View Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14359 East Second St.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 907-6400
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 907-6400
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 668 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13550 Lambert Rd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-2100
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-2100
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
California High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9800 South Mills Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 698-8121
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,261 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Mulberry Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14029 East Mulberry Dr.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-7100
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-7100
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 447 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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