Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kyrene De Los Cerritos School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Kyrene de los Cerritos School serves the northwest part of Phoenix, AZ, encompassing an area of approximately 2.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kyrene De Los Cerritos School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Kyrene De Los Cerritos School's student population of 395 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
395 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kyrene De Los Cerritos School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kyrene De Los Cerritos School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#95 out of 1921 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.5%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 09/26/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kyrene De Los Cerritos School's ranking?
Kyrene De Los Cerritos School is ranked #95 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Kyrene De Los Cerritos School often compared to?
Kyrene De Los Cerritos Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kyrene De La Sierra School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Kyrene De Los Cerritos School?
395 students attend Kyrene De Los Cerritos School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Kyrene De Los Cerritos School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kyrene De Los Cerritos School?
Kyrene De Los Cerritos School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kyrene De Los Cerritos School offer ?
Kyrene De Los Cerritos School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kyrene De Los Cerritos School part of?
Kyrene De Los Cerritos School is part of Kyrene Elementary District (4267).
In what neighborhood is Kyrene De Los Cerritos School located?
Kyrene De Los Cerritos School is located in the Ahwatukee Foothills Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 17 other public schools located in Ahwatukee Foothills Village.
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