#1 Best Private Schools in Whittier, CA
Primanti Montessori Academy
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
The only Montessori school in Whittier
Whittier, CA
A+Overall grade61 students2 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in Whittier, CA
Private schools in Whittier, CA with the highest overall grades. Top 6 of 6 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in Whittier, CA
Plymouth Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–6
Smaller classes than 75% of Christian schools in California
Whittier, CA
A+Overall grade71 students8 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in Whittier, CA
Carden Academy of Whittier
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest Christian school in Whittier
Whittier, CA
AOverall grade95 students7 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in Whittier, CA
St. Mary of the Assumption School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Whittier
Whittier, CA
A-Overall grade206 students17 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in Whittier, CA
St. Bruno Parish School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
The largest Catholic school in Whittier
Whittier, CA
BOverall grade335 students22 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Schools in Whittier, CA
St. Gregory the Great School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 41% since 2011–12
Whittier, CA
B-Overall grade282 students19 students per teacher
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