Schools in 90703 — Cerritos, California: 90703 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
90703 has 14 ranked schools in Cerritos, averaging a Scope Score of 63.3/100 — 18.5 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 21.9 to 87.5, a 65.5-point spread. 7 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 90703 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Whitney (Gretchen) High with a Scope Score of 87 and 92.7% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 42.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism across 90703 averages 11.8%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 90703 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 90703 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90703 | Cerritos | 14 | Solid 63.3/100 | — |
| 90701 | Artesia | 3 | Developing 47.8/100 | -15.6 |
| 90706 | Bellflower | 9 | Developing 43.3/100 | -20.1 |
| 90710 | Harbor City | 5 | Developing 43.9/100 | -19.5 |
| 90712 | Lakewood | 9 | Developing 46.8/100 | -16.5 |
| 90713 | Lakewood | 6 | Developing 48.2/100 | -15.1 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 90703
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 90703 are classified as Growth Engine (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 90703
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitney (Gretchen) High ABC Unified High Ceiling | 92.7% | Strong 87/100 |
| 2 | Leal (Frank C.) Elementary ABC Unified High Ceiling | 64.2% | Strong 82/100 |
| 3 | Cerritos Elementary ABC Unified High Ceiling | 58.5% | Strong 80/100 |
| 4 | Wittmann (Helen) Elementary ABC Unified High Ceiling | 58.9% | Strong 77/100 |
| 5 | Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary ABC Unified Building Momentum | 42.7% | Strong 73/100 |
| 6 | Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary ABC Unified High Ceiling | 57.8% | Strong 71/100 |
| 7 | Cerritos High ABC Unified Strong All-Around | 42.3% | Strong 71/100 |
| 8 | Bragg Elementary ABC Unified Strong All-Around | 38.2% | Solid 65/100 |
| 9 | Nixon (Patricia) Elementary ABC Unified Strong All-Around | 40.5% | Solid 60/100 |
| 10 | Gahr (Richard) High ABC Unified Building Momentum | 18.4% | Solid 55/100 |
| 11 | Carver (Charles J.) Elementary ABC Unified Growth Engine | 32.6% | Solid 53/100 |
| 12 | Elliott (William F) Elementary ABC Unified Growth Engine | 27.2% | Developing 45/100 |
| 13 | Juarez (Benito) Elementary ABC Unified Building Momentum | 15.6% | Developing 45/100 |
| 14 | Tracy (Wilbur) High (Continuation) ABC Unified Building Momentum | 5.0% | Needs Support 22/100 |
Schools in 90703 on the map
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.
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