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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Cerritos Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 11,873 students in Cerritos, CA (there are 6 private schools, serving 2,205 private students). 86% 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, Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School and Cerritos 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 63% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Cerritos have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Cerritos, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitney (Gretchen) High School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
16800 Shoemaker Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Gr: 7-12 | 1,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12920 Droxford St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7880
Gr: K-6 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Cerritos Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13600 East 183rd St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7845
Gr: K-6 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13650 Park St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7860
Gr: K-6 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Wittmann (Helen) Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16801 Yvette Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7915
Gr: K-6 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Carmenita Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13435 East 166th St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7775
Gr: 7-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Cerritos High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12500 East 183rd St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7715
Gr: 9-12 | 1,996 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
19600 Jacob Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7895
Gr: K-6 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13350 Beach St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7905
Gr: K-6 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Bragg Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11501 Bos St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7830
Gr: K-6 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Carver (Charles J.) Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19200 East Ely St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7840
Gr: K-6 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Gahr (Richard) High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11111 Artesia Blvd.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7730
Gr: 9-12 | 1,631 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12351 East Del Amo Blvd.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7795
Gr: 7-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1414.
Elliott (William F) Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18415 Cortner Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7850
Gr: K-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1515.
Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11525 Del Amo Blvd.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7815
Gr: 7-8 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
Juarez (Benito) Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11939 Aclare St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7870
Gr: K-6 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1717.
Abc Secondary (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12222 Cuesta Dr.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7770
Gr: 7-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1818.
Tracy (Wilbur) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12222 Cuesta Dr.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7760
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Abc Virtual Academy
Alternative School
11939 Aclare St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 926-5566
Gr: K-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Cerritos, CA?
How many public schools are located in Cerritos?
19 public schools are located in Cerritos.
What percentage of students in Cerritos go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Cerritos are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cerritos?
Cerritos public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cerritos are often viewed compared to one another?

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