Very Good
#439 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 25% of private schools
Carden Academy of Whittier
Elementary School · Whittier, CA
A private elementary school in Whittier, CA serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
9920 MILLS AVE, Whittier, CA 90609
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test scores
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,878/100K
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Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carden Academy of WhittierPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| Mulberry ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 465 | Compare → |
| Ceres ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 480 | Compare → |
| Howard J. Mckibben ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 406 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Carden Academy of Whittier is listed in Whittier, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Carden Academy of Whittier
Carden Academy of Whittier is a private elementary school in Whittier, CA, serving approximately 72 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #439 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
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 Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Carden Academy of Whittier?
Carden Academy of Whittier has an enrollment of approximately 72 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carden Academy of Whittier?
The student-teacher ratio at Carden Academy of Whittier is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Carden Academy of Whittier rank in CA?
Carden Academy of Whittier ranks #439 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Carden Academy of Whittier's MySchoolScout rating?
Carden Academy of Whittier has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Carden Academy of Whittier a private school?
Yes, Carden Academy of Whittier is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Carden Academy of Whittier a religious school?
No, Carden Academy of Whittier is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 72
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 181 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (562) 694-1879
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
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- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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