Best Whittier �� Preschools (2026)

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Whittier, California �� Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Childrens Academy (Closed 2010)

Alternative School (African Methodist Episcopal)

12230 Loma Dr
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 941-4021

Gr: K-4 | 19 students

Palm View Christian School-ag (Closed 2014)

(Assembly of God)

7106 Sorensen Ave
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 693-3746

Gr: NS-8 Tuition listed

Remnant Christian School (Closed 2014)

(Christian)

7346 Painter Ave
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 464-2554

Gr: 7-11 | 10 students

Victory Outreach Children's Learning Center (Closed 2013)

(Christian)

6726 Milton Ave
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 696-5791

Gr: K-7 | 36 students

Whittier Adventist Elm School (Closed 2010)

(Seventh Day Adventist)

8841 Calmada Ave
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 693-1211

Gr: 1-8 | 14 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Whittier Christian Schools (Closed 2004)

(Baptist)

6548 Newlin Ave
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 698-0527

Gr: PK-8 | 419 students

Whittier Monterssori School (Closed 2025)

Montessori School

14121 Coteau Dr
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 944-5210

Gr: PK-K | 34 students

Overview

This Town (Whittier)

This State (CA)

# Schools

14 Schools

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Trends in Total Number of �� Preschools
Year	Whittier, CA Total Schools
2025	14
2024	15
2023	15
2022	13
2021	13
2020	14
2019	15
2018	17
2017	16
2016	16
2015	19

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Student Body:

# Students

1,460 Students

363,314 Students

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Trends in the Average Number of Students Per �� Preschool
Year	Whittier, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	104	174	191
2024	100	169	187
2023	140	173	185
2022	137	174	188
2021	137	170	184
2020	130	166	179
2019	118	168	182
2018	130	164	181
2017	161	166	183
2016	161	163	181
2015	142	152	173

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% Average Students of Color

65%

50%

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Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Whittier, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	65%	50%	32%
2024	65%	49%	32%
2023	62%	50%	32%
2022	55%	48%	31%
2021	55%	48%	32%
2020	63%	47%	31%
2019	77%	48%	31%
2018	72%	47%	30%
2017	71%	48%	31%
2016	71%	48%	31%
2015	72%	47%	31%

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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

134 Teachers

26,565 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

14:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Whittier, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	11:1	14:1	12:1
2024	11:1	14:1	12:1
2023	13:1	14:1	12:1
2022	14:1	14:1	12:1
2021	14:1	14:1	12:1
2020	14:1	14:1	12:1
2019	15:1	14:1	12:1
2018	16:1	14:1	12:1
2017	17:1	14:1	12:1
2016	17:1	14:1	12:1
2015	17:1	14:1	13:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

79%

58%

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Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Whittier, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	79%	58%	51%
2024	79%	57%	51%
2023	79%	55%	51%
2022	78%	56%	51%
2021	78%	56%	50%
2020	75%	55%	50%
2019	72%	56%	50%
2018	75%	54%	50%
2017	75%	54%	49%
2016	75%	53%	49%
2015	70%	51%	48%

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Average Class Size

13 students

18 students

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Class Size Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Whittier, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	13	18	16
2024	13	18	16
2023	16	18	16
2022	20	18	16
2021	20	18	16
2020	21	18	16
2019	19	18	16
2018	17	18	16
2017	17	18	16
2016	17	18	16
2015	17	17	16

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Average Number of AP Courses

5 courses

12 courses

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Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered
Year	Whittier, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	10	12	11
2022	3	11	10
2021	3	10	10
2020	3	10	10
2019	12	10	10
2018	3	10	9
2017	3	10	9
2016	3	9	9
2015	3	8	9

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,755

$15,621

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Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Whittier, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	$11,204	$15,764	$12,988
2024	$6,817	$13,486	$10,159
2023	$6,150	$12,933	$9,500
2022	$6,150	$11,654	$8,989
2021	$6,150	$11,328	$8,661
2020	$6,625	$10,673	$8,383
2019	$7,083	$10,366	$8,266
2018	$6,625	$9,953	$7,888
2017	$6,625	$9,748	$7,628
2016	$6,625	$9,284	$7,230
2015	$5,683	$8,988	$6,984

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Average Acceptance Rate

98%

82%

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Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Whittier, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	98%	82%	83%
2024	98%	87%	88%
2023	98%	87%	88%
2022	99%	86%	88%
2021	99%	86%	88%
2020	99%	86%	88%
2019	97%	86%	88%
2018	99%	87%	88%
2017	99%	87%	88%
2016	99%	86%	88%
2015	99%	88%	88%

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Students by Ethnicity:

0.67

0.70

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Diversity Score Trends
Year	Whittier, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	0.67	0.70	0.65
2024	0.67	0.71	0.65
2023	0.73	0.71	0.65
2022	0.74	0.71	0.64
2021	0.74	0.71	0.64
2020	0.74	0.71	0.64
2019	0.77	0.72	0.64
2018	0.73	0.71	0.64
2017	0.72	0.71	0.62
2016	0.72	0.71	0.62
2015	0.71	0.71	0.62

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# American Indian Students

1 Student

1,694 Students

% American Indian Students

n/a

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Percentage of �� Preschool Students of American Indian Trends
Year	Whittier, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2017	2%	1%	1%
2016	2%	1%	1%
2015	2%	1%	2%

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# Asian Students

141 Students

30,390 Students

% Asian Students

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Asian Student Percentage Trends
Year	Whittier, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	9%	9%	4%
2024	9%	9%	5%
2023	9%	9%	5%
2022	9%	9%	5%
2021	9%	9%	5%
2020	9%	9%	4%
2019	21%	9%	5%
2018	10%	9%	5%
2017	6%	9%	3%
2016	6%	9%	3%
2015	5%	9%	3%

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# Hispanic Students

266 Students

43,167 Students

% Hispanic Students

16%

12%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends
Year	Whittier, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	16%	12%	8%
2024	16%	13%	8%
2023	23%	13%	8%
2022	24%	13%	8%
2021	24%	13%	7%
2020	24%	13%	7%
2019	29%	14%	7%
2018	32%	13%	7%
2017	26%	13%	6%
2016	26%	13%	7%
2015	26%	13%	6%

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# Black Students

47 Students

12,392 Students

% Black Students

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Black Student Percentage Trends
Year	Whittier, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	3%	4%	6%
2024	3%	4%	6%
2023	4%	4%	6%
2022	5%	4%	6%
2021	5%	4%	7%
2020	5%	3%	7%
2019	2%	3%	6%
2018	1%	3%	6%
2017	2%	4%	6%
2016	2%	4%	6%
2015	2%	4%	6%

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# White Students

367 Students

112,310 Students

% White Students

22%

32%

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White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Whittier, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	22%	32%	48%
2024	22%	33%	48%
2023	22%	33%	48%
2022	24%	36%	50%
2021	24%	35%	50%
2020	24%	35%	51%
2019	15%	36%	52%
2018	19%	36%	52%
2017	25%	38%	54%
2016	25%	38%	54%
2015	24%	38%	54%

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# Hawaiian Students

7 Students

2,003 Students

% Hawaiian Students

n/a

# Two or more races Students

n/a

% of Two or more races Students

n/a

# Others Students

828 Students

144,244 Students

% of Others Students

50%

42%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends
Year	Whittier, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	50%	42%	34%
2024	50%	40%	33%
2023	41%	39%	33%
2022	38%	37%	31%
2021	38%	37%	31%
2020	38%	38%	31%
2019	30%	36%	30%
2018	36%	37%	30%
2017	39%	35%	30%
2016	39%	35%	29%
2015	41%	35%	29%

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Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars

5 extracurriculars

7 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

4 sports

6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Whittier, CA?

The private preschools in Whittier, CA include East Whittier UMC Preschool, Broadoaks School Of Whittier College, and Plymouth Christian School.

How many private preschools are located in Whittier?

14 private preschools are located in Whittier.

How diverse are private preschools in Whittier?

Whittier private preschools are approximately 65% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 50%.

What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Whittier?

43% of private preschools in Whittier are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Friends).

Which private preschools in Whittier are often viewed compared to one another?

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