Schools in 90703 — Cerritos, California: 90703 students aren't just reaching proficiency — many go beyond it.
90703 has 13 ranked schools in Cerritos, averaging a Scope Score of 62.1/100 — 19.8 points above the state average of 42.3 (a state average weighted to 90703's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 23.5 to 97.0, a 73.5-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 97 and 92.7% of students exceeding standard.
Students here are going past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 42.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.0%, itself weighted to 90703's own level mix.
Cohort growth among 90703's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +77 scale-score points across 9 schools in 90703 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 90703 averages 11.8%, below the state average of 19.1%, weighted to 90703's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 90703 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 90703 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90703 | Cerritos | — | 13 | 62.1/100 | — |
| 90701 | Artesia | 0.7 | 3 | 42.2/100 | -19.9 |
| 90715 | Lakewood | 1.9 | 5 | 36.7/100 | -25.4 |
| 90623 | La Palma | 2.2 | 4 | 61.4/100 | -0.7 |
| 90650 | Norwalk | 2.9 | 21 | 40.6/100 | -21.5 |
| 90713 | Lakewood | 2.9 | 6 | 46.4/100 | -15.7 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 90703
Hidden gems: 1 school in 90703 is classified as Growth Engine — 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
Elementary Schools (10)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leal (Frank C.) Elementary ABC Unified High Ceiling | 64.2% | Strong 81/100 |
| 2 | Cerritos Elementary ABC Unified High Ceiling | 58.5% | Strong 77/100 |
| 3 | Wittmann (Helen) Elementary ABC Unified High Ceiling | 58.9% | Strong 75/100 |
| 4 | Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary ABC Unified Building Momentum | 57.8% | Strong 69/100 |
| 5 | Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary ABC Unified Growth Engine | 42.7% | Strong 67/100 |
| 6 | Bragg Elementary ABC Unified Strong All-Around | 38.2% | Strong 60/100 |
| 7 | Nixon (Patricia) Elementary ABC Unified Solid Base | 40.5% | Strong 56/100 |
| 8 | Carver (Charles J.) Elementary ABC Unified Building Momentum | 32.6% | Solid 49/100 |
| 9 | Elliott (William F) Elementary ABC Unified Building Momentum | 27.2% | Solid 40/100 |
| 10 | Juarez (Benito) Elementary ABC Unified Building Momentum | 15.6% | Solid 37/100 |
High Schools (4)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitney (Gretchen) High ABC Unified High Ceiling | 92.7% | Strong 97/100 |
| 2 | Cerritos High ABC Unified Strong All-Around | 42.3% | Strong 78/100 |
| 3 | Gahr (Richard) High ABC Unified Building Momentum | 18.4% | Solid 59/100 |
| 4 | Tracy (Wilbur) High (Continuation) ABC Unified continuation high school | 5.0% | Developing 24/100 · 49th in class |
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