Elementary Schools in Cerritos, California
9 schools ranked by our 6-dimension composite score — exceeded vs. met standard, growth, absenteeism, suspension, and baseline proficiency.
How Cerritos schools compare
Cerritos's 9 ranked elementary schools average a composite score of 65.1 — 19.6 points above the California state average of 45.5. Scores range from 41.6 to 75.0, a 33.5-point spread.
The top-ranked school is Leal (Frank C.) Elementary with a composite of 75.0 and 63.8% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling schools: Cerritos schools average 45.3% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.0%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.
Chronic absenteeism in Cerritos averages 6.6%, which is above the state average of 18.7%.
Avg Composite
65.1
State avg: 45.5
Score Range
33.5
41.6 – 75.0
Avg Exceeded %
45.3%
State avg: 21.0%
Schools Ranked
9
With composite scores