ABC Unified School District
18 schools in Cerritos · 12,055 students
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K–12 schools
Schools in Cerritos
Public elementary, middle and high schools from the 2023–24 directory in Cerritos, with grades, enrollment, student–teacher ratios, districts and links to school calendars.
Districts
School districts
The districts that run public schools in this city, with their school calendars below.
Calendars
All days off School calendars
No-school days, breaks, early release and events from each district’s public calendar.
ABC Unified School District calendar
Key dates
- Closed Session of the Board of EducationWednesday · 6:00 PM · 16700 Norwalk Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703, USAKey date
- Closed Session of the Board of EducationTuesday · 6:00 PM · 16700 Norwalk Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703, USAKey date
Coming up
- District Surplus Property (7-11) Committee Town HallWednesday · 6:00 PM · Artesia High School
- Navigating Student Screen Time Parent SymposiumTuesday · 5:00 PM · Artesia High School FAC
- Board MeetingWednesday · 7:00 PM · 16700 Norwalk Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703, USA
- District Surplus Property (7-11) Committee MeetingThursday · 6:00 PM · 16700 Norwalk Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703, USA
- District Surplus Property (7-11) Committee MeetingWednesday · 6:00 PM · 16700 Norwalk Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703, USA
- Board MeetingTuesday · 7:00 PM · 16700 Norwalk Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703, USA
Last checked Oct 9, 2026, 3:10 AM. Confirm dates with the district ↗. Recurring calendar entries may not appear here.
10 schools
Elementary schools
Pre-K and kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade.
K–6Bragg Elementary623 students · 26 per teacher11501 Bos St.K–6Carver (Charles J.) Elementary469 students · 23.4 per teacher19200 East Ely St.K–6Cerritos Elementary588 students · 30.9 per teacher13600 East 183rd St.K–6Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary560 students · 23.3 per teacher13650 Park St.K–6Juarez (Benito) Elementary321 students · 18.9 per teacher11939 Aclare St.K–6Kennedy (John F.) Elementary372 students · 20.7 per teacher17500 Belshire Ave.K–6Leal (Frank C.) Elementary788 students · 28.1 per teacher12920 Droxford St.K–6Nixon (Patricia) Elementary689 students · 25.5 per teacher19600 Jacob Ave.K–6Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary536 students · 31.5 per teacher13350 Beach St.K–6Wittmann (Helen) Elementary564 students · 28.2 per teacher16801 Yvette Ave.
3 schools
Middle and junior high schools
Grades six through eight, roughly.
5 schools
High schools
Grades nine through twelve.
7–12ABC Secondary (Alternative)29 students · 14.5 per teacher12222 Cuesta Dr.9–12Cerritos High2,083 students · 23.7 per teacher12500 East 183rd St.9–12Gahr (Richard) High1,590 students · 22.4 per teacher11111 Artesia Blvd.9–12Tracy (Wilbur) High (Continuation)216 students · 14.4 per teacher12222 Cuesta Dr.7–12Whitney (Gretchen) High1,018 students · 26.1 per teacher16800 Shoemaker Ave.
4 schools
Private schools
Independent and religious schools, from the U.S. Department of Education’s Private School Survey (2023–24).
Grades 9–12 · Christian (no specific denomination)Valley Christian High School521 studentsGrades 1–11 · NonsectarianCl Academy52 studentsGrades Pre-K–12 · Christian (no specific denomination)Valley Christian School, System1,217 studentsGrades Pre-K–12 · Christian (no specific denomination)Valley Christian Schools1,239 students
Questions
Schools in Cerritos: questions
How many public schools are in Cerritos?
18 public schools are located in Cerritos, with about 12,055 students: 10 elementary schools, 3 middle and junior high schools, 5 high schools. Source: U.S. Department of Education, 2023–24.
What school districts serve Cerritos?
ABC Unified School District (18 schools).
What is the largest high school in Cerritos?
Cerritos High, with 2,083 students.
Where can I find school calendars for Cerritos?
Each district’s website has its calendar, including the first day of school, breaks and early-release days. The district list on this page links to each one.
What private schools are in Cerritos?
4 private schools recorded in the NCES 2023–24 survey: Valley Christian Schools (grades Pre-K–12, Christian (no specific denomination)); Valley Christian School, System (grades Pre-K–12, Christian (no specific denomination)); Valley Christian High School (grades 9–12, Christian (no specific denomination)); Cl Academy (grades 1–11, Nonsectarian).
Public school data from the U.S. Department of Education’s Common Core of Data (2023–24 directory; enrollment and teachers as reported to NCES). Private schools: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24); schools located in a private home are not listed. These are historical survey records, not confirmation of current operation. Confirm current location and admissions with each school, and enrollment boundaries with the district.