For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,157 students in 90606, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 90606, CA are Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Academy and Los Nietos Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 90606 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90606, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90606, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Academy
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6812 South Norwalk Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3115
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3115
Grades: 6-8
| 894 students
Rank: #22.
Los Nietos Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11425 East Rivera Rd.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 695-0637
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 695-0637
Grades: 7-8
| 263 students
90606, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Eastern Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
5777 South Lockheed Ave
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 692-1497
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 692-1497
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
7804 S. Thornlake Ave.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3230
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3230
Grades: 3-5
| 269 students
Whittier Area Community Day (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
5777 Lockheed Ave.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3230
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3230
Grades: 6-8
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 90606, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 90606, CA include Katherine Edwards Mid Sch Steam & Dual Immersion Academy and Los Nietos Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 90606?
2 public middle schools are located in 90606.
What is the racial composition of students in 90606?
90606 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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