For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 5,668 students in Cerritos, CA. The top ranked public elementary schools in Cerritos, CA are Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School, Wittmann (Helen) 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 65% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 45% 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 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cerritos, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12920 Droxford St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7880
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7880
Grades: K-6
| 738 students
Rank: #22.
Wittmann (Helen) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16801 Yvette Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7915
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7915
Grades: K-6
| 531 students
Rank: #33.
Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13650 Park St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7860
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7860
Grades: K-6
| 569 students
Rank: #44.
Cerritos Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13600 E. 183rd St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7845
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7845
Grades: K-6
| 626 students
Rank: #55.
Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19600 Jacob Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7895
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7895
Grades: K-6
| 726 students
Rank: #66.
Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13350 Beach St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7905
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7905
Grades: K-6
| 508 students
Rank: #77.
Bragg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11501 Bos St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7830
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7830
Grades: K-6
| 631 students
Rank: #88.
Carver (Charles J.) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19200 E. Ely St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7840
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7840
Grades: K-6
| 529 students
Rank: #99.
Elliott (William F) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18415 Cortner Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7850
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7850
Grades: K-6
| 425 students
Rank: #1010.
Juarez (Benito) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11939 Aclare St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7870
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7870
Grades: K-6
| 311 students
Rank: n/an/a
Abc Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
11939 Aclare St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 926-5566
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 926-5566
Grades: K-8
| 74 students
Cerritos, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
13435 East 166th St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 926-4405
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 926-4405
Grades: 7-8
| 680 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cerritos, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cerritos, CA include Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School, Wittmann (Helen) Elementary School and Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School. Cerritos has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
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 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Cerritos are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Cerritos include: Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School vs. Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School, Bragg Elementary School vs. Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School, Wittmann (Helen) Elementary School vs. Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School
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