For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,417 students in El Cerrito, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in El Cerrito, CA are El Cerrito High School, Invictus Academy Of Richmond and Summit Public School K2. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Cerrito, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in El Cerrito have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
El Cerrito, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is El Cerrito High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in El Cerrito, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
El Cerrito High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
540 Ashbury Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1437
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1437
Gr: 9-12 | 1,460 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Invictus Academy Of Richmond
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7150 Portola Dr.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 994-0888
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 994-0888
Gr: 7-12 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Summit Public School K2
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Elm St.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 374-4093
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 374-4093
Gr: 7-12 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
El Cerrito, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7125 Donal Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-6200
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-6200
Gr: K-6 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in El Cerrito, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in El Cerrito, CA include El Cerrito High School, Invictus Academy Of Richmond and Summit Public School K2.
How many public high schools are located in El Cerrito?
3 public high schools are located in El Cerrito.
What is the racial composition of students in El Cerrito?
El Cerrito public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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