For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 6,163 students in Whittier, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Whittier, CA are Granada Middle School, East Whittier Middle School and Rancho-starbuck Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whittier, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Whittier have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Whittier, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Granada Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15337 Lemon Dr.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 464-2330
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 464-2330
Gr: 6-8 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Rancho-starbuck Intermediate
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16430 Woodbrier Dr.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 902-4261
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 902-4261
Gr: 7-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Wallen L. Andrews
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1010 South Caraway Dr.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3140
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3140
Gr: K-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Hillview Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10931 South Stamy Rd.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 789-2000
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 789-2000
Gr: 6-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Katherine Edwards Mid School Steam & Dual Immersion Academy
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6812 South Norwalk Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3115
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3115
Gr: 6-8 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Los Nietos Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11425 East Rivera Rd.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 695-0637
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 695-0637
Gr: 7-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Richard L. Graves Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13243 East Los Nietos Rd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 944-0135
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 944-0135
Gr: 6-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Whittier Independent Study
Alternative School
11532 Floral Dr.
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 789-3038
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 789-3038
Gr: K-8 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Whittier, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Whittier, CA include Granada Middle School, East Whittier Middle School and Rancho-starbuck Intermediate.
How many public middle schools are located in Whittier?
10 public middle schools are located in Whittier.
What is the racial composition of students in Whittier?
Whittier public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Whittier are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Whittier include: Hillview Middle School vs. Granada Middle School, Rancho-starbuck Intermediate vs. Granada Middle School, Granada Middle School vs. Hillview Middle School
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