Very Good
Whittier Friends School
Elementary School
6726 Washington Avenue, Whittier, CA 90601
About Whittier Friends School
Whittier Friends School is an private elementary school in Whittier, CA 90601. The school serves approximately 12 students in grades Kindergarten – 7th with a student-teacher ratio of 3.4:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1/10, an above average rating overall.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $96,209, where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 36 public schools in Whittier, Whittier Friends School rates higher overall (7.1 vs 6.0 average).
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Whittier Friends School compares to 36 public schools serving similar grades in Whittier, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Whittier Friends School (this school) | 7.1 |
| Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts | 5.2 |
| Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy | 5.2 |
| Longfellow Elementary | 6.7 |
| Evergreen Elementary | 7.0 |
| Walter F. Dexter Middle | 3.9 |
| Whittier Independent Study | 3.6 |
| Christian Sorensen Science Academy | 5.5 |
| Laurel Elementary | 5.1 |
| Ocean View Elementary | 5.7 |
| Orange Grove Elementary | 6.7 |
| West Whittier Elementary | 5.9 |
| Katherine Edwards Mid Sch STEAM & Dual Immersion Acad | 7.0 |
| East Whittier Middle | 6.1 |
| Daniel Phelan Language Academy | 6.1 |
| Aeolian Elementary | 6.2 |
| Mulberry Elementary | 6.4 |
| Ada S. Nelson Elementary | 6.1 |
| Mill School and Technology Academy | 7.7 |
| Lake Marie Elementary | 3.5 |
| Richard L. Graves Middle | 7.4 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
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Location
6726 Washington Avenue, Whittier, CA 90601
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Montessori Preschool Whittier Whittier | 0.2 mi | 7.1 |
| The Broadoaks School of Whittier College Whittier | 0.3 mi | 7.1 |
| Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts Whittier | 0.4 mi | 5.2 |
| St. Mary of the Assumption Elementary Whittier | 0.5 mi | 7.1 |
| Whittier High Whittier | 0.5 mi | 8.0 |
| Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy Whittier | 0.9 mi | 5.2 |
| Evergreen Elementary Whittier | 1.2 mi | 7.0 |
| Longfellow Elementary Whittier | 1.1 mi | 6.7 |
| Hadley Whittier | 1.0 mi | 7.1 |
| B'nai Ha Aliyah - Children of Ascent Academy Whittier | 1.1 mi | 7.1 |
| Mulberry Tree Preschool whittier | 1.4 mi | 5.5 |
| Walter F. Dexter Middle Whittier | 1.3 mi | 3.9 |
| Whittier Independent Study Whittier | 1.3 mi | 3.6 |
| Laurel Elementary Whittier | 1.7 mi | 5.1 |
| Christian Sorensen Science Academy Whittier | 1.5 mi | 5.5 |
| Ocean View Elementary Whittier | 1.7 mi | 5.7 |
| Sierra Vista High (Alternative) Whittier | 2.0 mi | 3.2 |
| Frontier High (Continuation) Whittier | 2.0 mi | 6.1 |
| Orange Grove Elementary Whittier | 1.9 mi | 6.7 |
| East Whittier Middle Whittier | 2.0 mi | 6.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2018-2022)
Census data for ZIP 90601 (ACS 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$96,209
Median Home Value
$708,400
Median Rent
$1,745/mo
Population
30,667
College Educated
30.8%
Homeownership
59.1%
Avg Commute
34.3 min
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Median Age
39.7
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Hadley Whittier, CA | 7.1 |
| Newport Avenue Preschool and Kindergarten Tustin, CA | 7.0 |
| Point Dume School Malibu, CA | 7.2 |
| ABC Little School Sherman Oaks, CA | 6.9 |
| Compass Christian Academy Granada Hills, CA | 6.9 |
| Sunshine Montessori School Chino, CA | 6.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Whittier Friends School
What grades does Whittier Friends School serve?
Whittier Friends School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.
How many students attend Whittier Friends School?
Whittier Friends School has an enrollment of approximately 12 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittier Friends School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whittier Friends School is 3.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
What is Whittier Friends School's MySchoolScout rating?
Whittier Friends School has a composite rating of 7.1 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is Whittier Friends School a private school?
Yes, Whittier Friends School 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 – 7th
- Enrollment
- 12
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Los Angeles
- Phone
- (562) 945-1654
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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