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Elementary Schools in Cerritos, California: Cerritos schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

Above Average2024–25 data9 schools · avg 68.5/100

Cerritos, California has 9 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 68.5/100 — 24.7 points above the state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Leal (Frank C.) Elementary at 86/100, where 64.2% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Cerritos schools average 45.4% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 9 schools, 4 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 7.3% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
68.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
42.6
43.2 – 85.8
Avg Exceeded %
45.4%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
7.3%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary9Solid
68.5/100
45.4%+24.7
High4Solid
66.7/100
39.6%+19.3

How Cerritos schools compare

Cerritos has 9 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 68.5/100 — 24.7 points above the state average of 43.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Leal (Frank C.) Elementary with a Scope Score of 86 and 64.2% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Cerritos schools average 45.4% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%.

Chronic absenteeism in Cerritos averages 7.3% — below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%

School archetypes in Cerritos

4 High Ceiling3 Strong All-Around2 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Cerritos

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#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
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 13 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Cerritos good?
Cerritos's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 68.5/100, which is 24.7 points above the state average. 45.4% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). 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 Leal (Frank C.) Elementary with a Scope Score of 86/100 and 64.2% 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 68.5/100 — 24.7 points above the state average of 43.8. The exceeded rate averages 45.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 7.3% vs. 18.1% statewide.
How many schools are in Cerritos?
Cerritos has 9 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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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