For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 12,192 students in 90703, CA (there are , serving 2,387 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 90703, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 90703, CA are Whitney (Gretchen) High School, Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School and Cerritos Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 90703 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90703, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90703, CA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitney (Gretchen) High School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
16800 Shoemaker Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Grades: 7-12
| 1,018 students
Rank: #22.
Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12920 Droxford St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7880
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7880
Grades: K-6
| 788 students
Rank: #33.
Cerritos Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13600 East 183rd St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7845
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7845
Grades: K-6
| 588 students
Rank: #44.
Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13650 Park St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7860
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7860
Grades: K-6
| 560 students
Rank: #55.
Wittmann (Helen) Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16801 Yvette Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7915
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7915
Grades: K-6
| 564 students
Rank: #66.
Carmenita Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13435 East 166th St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7775
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7775
Grades: 7-8
| 627 students
Rank: #77.
Cerritos High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12500 East 183rd St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7715
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7715
Grades: 9-12
| 2,083 students
Rank: #88.
Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19600 Jacob Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7895
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7895
Grades: K-6
| 689 students
Rank: #99.
Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13350 Beach St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7905
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7905
Grades: K-6
| 536 students
Rank: #1010.
Bragg Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11501 Bos St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7830
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7830
Grades: K-6
| 623 students
Rank: #1111.
Carver (Charles J.) Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19200 East Ely St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7840
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7840
Grades: K-6
| 469 students
Rank: #1212.
Gahr (Richard) High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11111 Artesia Blvd.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7730
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7730
Grades: 9-12
| 1,590 students
Rank: #1313.
Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12351 East Del Amo Blvd.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7795
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7795
Grades: 7-8
| 540 students
Rank: #1414.
Elliott (William F) Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18415 Cortner Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7850
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7850
Grades: K-6
| 442 students
Rank: #1515.
Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11525 Del Amo Blvd.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7815
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7815
Grades: 7-8
| 442 students
Rank: #1616.
Juarez (Benito) Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11939 Aclare St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7870
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7870
Grades: K-6
| 321 students
Rank: #1717.
Abc Secondary (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12222 Cuesta Dr.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7770
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7770
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
Rank: #1818.
Tracy (Wilbur) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12222 Cuesta Dr.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7760
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7760
Grades: 9-12
| 216 students
Rank: n/an/a
Abc Virtual Academy
Alternative School
11939 Aclare St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 926-5566
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 926-5566
Grades: K-8
| 67 students
90703, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
13435 East 166th St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 926-4405
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 926-4405
Grades: 7-8
| 680 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90703, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90703, CA include Whitney (Gretchen) High School, Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School and Cerritos Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 90703?
19 public schools are located in 90703.
What percentage of students in 90703 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 90703 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90703?
90703 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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