Cerritos Elementary School

Cerritos Elementary School in Glendale welcomes students with a bright and colorful campus nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood.

The school’s front entrance is framed by palm trees and a neatly maintained lawn, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Cerritos Elementary fosters a strong sense of community, where every child is encouraged to grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

Cerritos Elementary is known for its inclusive and diverse student body, reflecting the rich cultural fabric of Glendale.

Cerritos Elementary was honored as a 2025 California Distinguished School by the California Department of Education, recognizing its strong academic growth and efforts in closing achievement gaps.

Cerritos Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6

120 E Cerritos Ave, Glendale, CA

Tropico Neighborhood

Glendale Unified School District

479 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Perla Chavez-fritz

Student Teacher Ratio
27:1

Math Proficiency
42%

Reading Proficiency
56%

B+

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

56%

Math Proficiency

42%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

27:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

9.1%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Hispanic

48.8%

White

32.9%

Filipino

Asian

4.7%

Black

3.5%

Two or more races

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

3/15/2022

Principal is terrible. Wretched woman. Be prepared to defend yourself if your family doesn’t fit their idea of “normal.” Words cannot describe what this place put my kids through. Luckily, we moved away and everyone is thriving. Never would have happened under GUSD and Cerritos in particular. Avoid...

5.0 parent

4/1/2014

I'm so grateful my daughter came to this school she did preschool thru 6th grade awesome teachers and so is the principal!

5.0 parent

6/17/2010

I AM VERY GRATEFULL MY SON STARTED SCHOOL HERE BACK IN OCTOBER. HE DID NOT KNOW HOW TO SPEAK ENGLISH OR HIS ABC OR HIS NUMBERS. NOW ITS JUNE AND HE KNOWS EVERYTHING I THANK THE PRE SCHOOL TEACHER FOR THAT

4.0 parent

10/4/2008

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Jewel City Community Day School

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Sonia Sotomayor Arts and Sciences Academies

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Allan F Daily High School

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California Los Angeles County Glendale 91205 Tropico

Cerritos Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in Glendale, CA and is served by the Glendale Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 479 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 27:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. Cerritos Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,040,055. Discover additional schools in the area, like Jewel City Community Day School, Sonia Sotomayor Arts and Sciences Academies, Allan F Daily High School, and more. Learn more about what Glendale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cerritos Elementary School.

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