About the School
- Whittier Christian Schools was established in 1947 as a ministry of Calvary Baptist Church of Whittier, California.
- Whittier Christian Schools is dedicated to excellence in Christian education developing disciplined, motivated students who are academically strong and have a personal faith in Christ and are equipped to affect the world for Him.
- Our purpose is to partner with families to educate students academically, socially, and spiritually in a Christ-centered atmosphere.
- "And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men." Our goals are to focus on our constituency's desire for spiritual growth, academic development, security, and expansion.
- We strive for continued improvement and quality of curriculum and programs so that students are strong, equipped for further education, based on a Biblical foundation in a Christ-centered atmosphere.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
419 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
77%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Whittier Christian Schools?
The application deadline for Whittier Christian Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Whittier Christian Schools is Calvary Chapel Christian School Of Whittier (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Lad N Lassie Preschool (0.3 miles away)
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Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 40 students
12817 Hadley St
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 907-2130
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 194 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
12620 Broadway
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 945-6466
Distance: 0.4 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-3 | 17 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Friends
6726 Washington Avenue
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 945-1654
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Montessori School
7056 Washington Ave
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 303-7273
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 40 students
12817 Hadley St
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 907-2130
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 28 students
Episcopal
7435 Norwalk Blvd
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 692-9396
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 538 students
Sports: 12
Catholic
9635 Greenleaf Avenue
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
(562) 698-6246
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 261 students
Sports: 9
8420 Beverly Rd
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 699-2057
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 11
All-boys (Catholic)
1151 San Gabriel Blvd
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 940-2000
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 40 students
12817 Hadley St
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 907-2130
Distance: 0.4 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-3 | 17 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Friends
6726 Washington Avenue
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 945-1654
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
13514 Olive Drive
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 907-4250
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
12058 Beverly Blvd
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 695-0745
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 194 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
12620 Broadway
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 945-6466
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 17 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Friends
6726 Washington Avenue
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 945-1654
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Montessori School
7056 Washington Ave
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 303-7273
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
13514 Olive Drive
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 907-4250
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
12058 Beverly Blvd
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 695-0745
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Whittier High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12417 East Philadelphia St.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 698-8121
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,652 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Lou Henry Hoover School Of Fine Arts
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6302 South Alta Ave.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3150
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3150
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6005 South Magnolia Ave.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3180
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3180
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 499 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Tri-cities Rop
Vocational School
10800 Ben Avon St. Unit E
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 698-9571
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 698-9571
1 miles
Gr: 9-12
Walter F. Dexter Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11532 East Floral Dr.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3090
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3090
1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 610 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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