For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,625 students in Cerritos, CA. The top-ranked public middle schools in Cerritos, CA are Whitney (Gretchen) High School, Carmenita Middle School and Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cerritos, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Cerritos have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cerritos, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitney (Gretchen) High School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
16800 Shoemaker Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Gr: 7-12 | 1,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Carmenita Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13435 East 166th St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7775
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7775
Gr: 7-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12351 East Del Amo Blvd.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7795
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7795
Gr: 7-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11525 Del Amo Blvd.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7815
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7815
Gr: 7-8 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Abc Secondary (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12222 Cuesta Dr.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7770
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7770
Gr: 7-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Abc Virtual Academy
Alternative School
11939 Aclare St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 926-5566
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 926-5566
Gr: K-8
Cerritos, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
13435 East 166th St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 926-4405
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 926-4405
Gr: 7-8 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cerritos, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cerritos, CA include Whitney (Gretchen) High School, Carmenita Middle School and Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School. Cerritos has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in Cerritos?
6 public middle schools are located in Cerritos.
What is the racial composition of students in Cerritos?
Cerritos public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Cerritos are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cerritos include: Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School vs. Carmenita Middle School, Carmenita Middle School vs. Whitney (Gretchen) High School, Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School vs. Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School
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