For the 2023 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 13,194 students in Cerritos, CA (there are 6 private schools, serving 2,271 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Cerritos, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Cerritos has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Cerritos, CA are Carmenita Middle School, Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School and Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cerritos, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Cerritos have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Cerritos, CA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carmenita Middle School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13435 E. 166th St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7775
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7775
Grades: 7-8
| 672 students
Rank: #22.
Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12920 Droxford St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7880
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7880
Grades: K-6
| 740 students
Rank: #33.
Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13650 Park St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7860
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7860
Grades: K-6
| 604 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Cerritos Elementary School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13600 E. 183rd St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7845
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7845
Grades: K-6
| 634 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Wittmann (Helen) Elementary School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
16801 Yvette Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7915
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7915
Grades: K-6
| 575 students
Rank: #66.
Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19600 Jacob Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7895
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7895
Grades: K-6
| 755 students
Rank: #77.
Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School
Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12351 E. Del Amo Blvd.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7795
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7795
Grades: 7-8
| 646 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Carver (Charles J.) Elementary School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19200 E. Ely St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7840
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7840
Grades: K-6
| 604 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Elliott (William F) Elementary School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18415 Cortner Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7850
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7850
Grades: K-6
| 492 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13350 Beach St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7905
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7905
Grades: K-6
| 607 students
Rank: #1111.
Bragg Elementary School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11501 Bos St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7830
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7830
Grades: K-6
| 644 students
Rank: #1212.
Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11525 Del Amo Blvd.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7815
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7815
Grades: 7-8
| 517 students
Rank: #1313.
Juarez (Benito) Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11939 Aclare St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7870
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7870
Grades: K-6
| 325 students
Rank: n/an/a
Abc Secondary (Alternative)
Alternative School
16534 S. Carmenita Rd.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7768
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7768
Grades: 7-12
| 52 students
Rank: n/an/a
12500 E. 183rd St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7715
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7715
Grades: 9-12
| 2,231 students
Rank: n/an/a
11111 Artesia Blvd.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7730
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7730
Grades: 9-12
| 1,892 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tracy (Wilbur) High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
12222 Cuesta Dr.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7760
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7760
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
Rank: n/an/a
16800 Shoemaker Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Grades: 7-12
| 1,019 students
Cerritos, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
13435 East 166th St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 926-4405
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 926-4405
Grades: 7-8
| 680 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cerritos, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Cerritos, CA include Carmenita Middle School, Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School and Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School. Cerritos has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public schools are located in Cerritos, CA?
18 public schools are located in Cerritos, CA.
What percentage of students in Cerritos, CA go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Cerritos, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cerritos, CA?
Cerritos, CA public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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