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Elementary Schools in Cerritos, California

Above Average2024–25 data13 schools · avg 67.9/100

Cerritos, California has 13 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 67.9/100 — 24.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Whitney (Gretchen) High at 97/100, where 92.7% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Cerritos schools average 43.6% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 13 schools, 5 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.0% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
67.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
71.3
25.7 – 97.0
Avg Exceeded %
43.6%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
12.0%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
13
With Scope Scores

How Cerritos schools compare

Cerritos's 13 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 67.9 — 24.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 25.7 to 97.0, a 71.3-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Whitney (Gretchen) High with a Scope Score of 97 and 92.7% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Cerritos schools average 43.6% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Cerritos averages 12.0%, which is above the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Cerritos

5 High Ceiling4 Strong All-Around4 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Cerritos ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Whitney (Gretchen) High
ABC Unified High Ceiling
92.7%Strong
97/100
2Leal (Frank C.) Elementary
ABC Unified High Ceiling
64.2%Strong
86/100
3Cerritos High
ABC Unified Strong All-Around
42.3%Strong
81/100
4Cerritos Elementary
ABC Unified High Ceiling
58.5%Strong
80/100
5Wittmann (Helen) Elementary
ABC Unified High Ceiling
58.9%Strong
79/100
6Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary
ABC Unified High Ceiling
57.8%Strong
76/100
7Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary
ABC Unified Strong All-Around
42.7%Solid
69/100
8Bragg Elementary
ABC Unified Strong All-Around
38.2%Solid
65/100
9Nixon (Patricia) Elementary
ABC Unified Strong All-Around
40.5%Solid
63/100
10Gahr (Richard) High
ABC Unified Building Momentum
18.4%Solid
63/100
11Carver (Charles J.) Elementary
ABC Unified Building Momentum
32.6%Solid
55/100
12Juarez (Benito) Elementary
ABC Unified Building Momentum
15.6%Developing
43/100
13Tracy (Wilbur) High (Continuation)
ABC Unified Building Momentum
5.0%Needs Support
26/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Cerritos

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Valley Christian Schools
Presbyterian · Grades Pre-K-12 · 1171 students
14:1Private
Valley Christian Middle School
Baptist · Grades 7-8 · 203 students
12:1Private
Kindercare Learning Center
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K · 10 students
10:1Private
Fecc Children Academy
Brethren · Grades Pre-K · 3 students
3:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Cerritos

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Cerritos good?
Cerritos's 13 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 67.9/100, which is 24.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. 43.6% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Cerritos?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Cerritos is Whitney (Gretchen) High with a Scope Score of 97/100 and 92.7% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Cerritos schools compare to the state average?
Cerritos elementary schools average a Scope Score of 67.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (24.2 points above). The exceeded rate averages 43.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 25.7 to 97.0, a 71.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Cerritos?
Cerritos has 13 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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