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Best Cerritos Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 5,457 students in Cerritos, CA. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cerritos, CA are Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School, Cerritos Elementary School and Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cerritos, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cerritos have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Cerritos, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: 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 elementary schools in Cerritos, CA?
How many public elementary schools are located in Cerritos?
11 public elementary schools are located in Cerritos.
What is the racial composition of students in Cerritos?
Cerritos public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Cerritos are often viewed compared to one another?

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