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Carden Academy of Whittier
Elementary School
9920 Mills Avenue, Whittier, CA 90604
Enrollment
102
Student-Teacher
6.4:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
102
Student-Teacher
6.4:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Carden Academy of Whittier
Elementary School in Whittier · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Carden Academy of Whittier
Carden Academy of Whittier is a private elementary school in Whittier, CA. Carden Academy of Whittier serves approximately 102 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 102 students, Carden Academy of Whittier is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 6.4:1 students to teachers, Carden Academy of Whittier sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Carden Academy of Whittier is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Carden Academy of Whittier compares to 36 public schools serving similar grades in Whittier, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Carden Academy of Whittier (this school) | — |
| Mulberry Elementary | 6.2 |
| Ceres Elementary | 6.9 |
| Howard J. McKibben Elementary | 5.7 |
| East Whittier Middle | 7.9 |
| La Colima Elementary | 5.6 |
| Laurel Elementary | 6.1 |
| Lake Marie Elementary | 6.7 |
| Ocean View Elementary | 8.6 |
| Orchard Dale Elementary | 6.2 |
| Hillview Middle | 8.1 |
| Richard L. Graves Middle | 6.8 |
| Carmela Elementary | 5.6 |
| Los Altos Elementary | 6.1 |
| Loma Vista Elementary | 5.8 |
| Evergreen Elementary | 6.3 |
| Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy | 6.0 |
| Scott Avenue Elementary | 5.2 |
| Leffingwell Elementary | 8.6 |
| Granada Middle | 8.3 |
| Murphy Ranch Elementary | 8.0 |
Showing 20 of 36 schools. View all schools in Whittier
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 102 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.4:1
- Address
- 9920 Mills Avenue, Whittier, CA 90604
- Phone
- (562) 694-1879
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
9920 Mills Avenue, Whittier, CA 90604
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Carden Academy of Whittier may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Ocean View Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 1.2 miles away). Another option is CARDEN ACADEMY OF WHITTIER (rated 7.1/10). Additionally, Ceres Elementary (rated 6.9/10, 0.5 miles away). For more schools in Whittier, see our Whittier schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CARDEN ACADEMY OF WHITTIER Whittier | 0.0 mi | 7.1 |
| California High Whittier | 0.2 mi | 8.0 |
| Mulberry Elementary Whittier | 0.3 mi | 6.2 |
| Ceres Elementary Whittier | 0.5 mi | 6.9 |
| Howard J. McKibben Elementary Whittier | 0.8 mi | 5.7 |
| St. Gregory the Great Whittier | 0.9 mi | — |
| ST GREGORY THE GREAT SCHOOL Whittier | 0.9 mi | 3.8 |
| East Whittier Middle Whittier | 1.0 mi | 7.9 |
| La Colima Elementary Whittier | 1.0 mi | 5.6 |
| Laurel Elementary Whittier | 1.1 mi | 6.1 |
| Mulberry Tree Preschool Whittier | 1.2 mi | — |
| Ocean View Elementary Whittier | 1.2 mi | 8.6 |
| Orchard Dale Elementary Whittier | 1.2 mi | 6.2 |
| Hillview Middle Whittier | 1.3 mi | 8.1 |
| Sierra Vista High (Alternative) Whittier | 1.3 mi | 4.9 |
| Frontier High (Continuation) Whittier | 1.3 mi | 6.0 |
| Lake Marie Elementary Whittier | 1.2 mi | 6.7 |
| Los Altos Elementary Whittier | 1.6 mi | 6.1 |
| Richard L. Graves Middle Whittier | 1.4 mi | 6.8 |
| Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy Whittier | 1.7 mi | 6.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90604 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$101,104
Median Home Value
$684,400
Median Rent
$1,809/mo
Population
39,378
College Educated
23.4%
Homeownership
63.8%
Avg Commute
32.3 min
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Median Age
36.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Carden Academy of Whittier
What grades does Carden Academy of Whittier serve?
Carden Academy of Whittier serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Carden Academy of Whittier?
Carden Academy of Whittier has an enrollment of approximately 102 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carden Academy of Whittier?
The student-teacher ratio at Carden Academy of Whittier is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Carden Academy of Whittier a private school?
Yes, Carden Academy of Whittier is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 102
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (562) 694-1879
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