Top 10 Best Cerritos Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 12,984 students in Cerritos, CA (there are 7 private schools, serving 2,351 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 Whitney (Gretchen) High School, Carmenita Middle School and Leal (Frank C.) 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 1% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Cerritos, CA Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitney (Gretchen) High School
Math: 98% | Reading: ≥99%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
16800 Shoemaker Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Grades: 7-12
| 1,013 students
Rank: #22.
Carmenita Middle School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13435 E. 166th St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7775
Grades: 7-8
| 597 students
Rank: #33.
Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
12920 Droxford St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7880
Grades: K-6
| 723 students
Rank: #44.
Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13650 Park St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7860
Grades: K-6
| 566 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Cerritos Elementary School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13600 E. 183rd St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7845
Grades: K-6
| 608 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Wittmann (Helen) Elementary School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
16801 Yvette Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7915
Grades: K-6
| 525 students
Rank: #77.
Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
19600 Jacob Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7895
Grades: K-6
| 708 students
Rank: #88.
Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School
Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12351 E. Del Amo Blvd.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7795
Grades: 7-8
| 655 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Carver (Charles J.) Elementary School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
19200 E. Ely St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7840
Grades: K-6
| 893 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Elliott (William F) Elementary School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
18415 Cortner Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7850
Grades: K-6
| 440 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13350 Beach St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7905
Grades: K-6
| 540 students
Rank: #1212.
Cerritos High School
Math: 64% | Reading: 83%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12500 E. 183rd St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7715
Grades: 9-12
| 2,345 students
Rank: #1313.
Bragg Elementary School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11501 Bos St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7830
Grades: K-6
| 611 students
Rank: #1414.
Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11525 Del Amo Blvd.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7815
Grades: 7-8
| 449 students
Rank: #1515.
Juarez (Benito) Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11939 Aclare St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7870
Grades: K-6
| 312 students
Rank: #1616.
Gahr (Richard) High School
Math: 47% | Reading: 72%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11111 Artesia Blvd.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7730
Grades: 9-12
| 1,828 students
Rank: #1717.
Abc Secondary (Alternative)
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
16534 S. Carmenita Rd.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7768
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: #1818.
Tracy (Wilbur) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12222 Cuesta Dr.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7760
Grades: 9-12
| 171 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cerritos, California

Cerritos, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
12254 Cuesta Dr
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 926-5566
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
13435 East 166th St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 926-4405
Grades: 7-8
| 680 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Cerritos, CA?
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 79% (majority Hispanic).

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