For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,471 students in El Cerrito, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in El Cerrito, CA are Madera Elementary School, Harding Elementary School and Fairmont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Cerrito, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in El Cerrito have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in El Cerrito, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madera Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8500 Madera Dr.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1412
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1412
Grades: K-6
| 467 students
Rank: #22.
Harding Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7230 Fairmont Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1413
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1413
Grades: K-6
| 474 students
Rank: #33.
Fairmont Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
724 Kearney St.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1448
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1448
Grades: K-6
| 530 students
El Cerrito, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7125 Donal Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-6200
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-6200
Grades: K-6
| 249 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in El Cerrito, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in El Cerrito, CA include Madera Elementary School, Harding Elementary School and Fairmont Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in El Cerrito?
3 public elementary schools are located in El Cerrito.
What is the racial composition of students in El Cerrito?
El Cerrito public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in El Cerrito are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in El Cerrito include: Fairmont Elementary School vs. Harding Elementary School, Harding Elementary School vs. Fairmont Elementary School, Madera Elementary School vs. Harding Elementary School
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