Overview

Ada S. Nelson Elementary School is a public school in Whittier, CA. It is one of 3 elementary schools in Los Nietos School District.
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School Rating

Ada S. Nelson Elementary School is performing above average compared to public and charter schools in California with the same grade levels.
7/10
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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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STUDENT LIFE

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About the School

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Neighborhood

8140 Vicki Drive
Whittier, CA 90606
School leader: Tenishua Ortega
(562) 692-0615
(562) 695-0484
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