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Best Schools in El Cerrito, CA
El Cerrito, CA has 17 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 11 elementary) serving 8,074 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in El Cerrito don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in El Cerrito, CA
The top high schools in El Cerrito, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. El Cerrito High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1522 Students
2. Invictus Academy Of Richmond
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Invictus Academy Of Richmond District • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 330 Students
3. Summit Public School K2
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summit Public School K2 District • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 506 Students
4. John F. Kennedy High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 823 Students
Best Middle Schools in El Cerrito, CA
The top middle schools in El Cerrito, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fred T. Korematsu Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 681 Students
2. Lovonya Dejean Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 404 Students
Best Elementary Schools in El Cerrito, CA
The top elementary schools in El Cerrito, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Madera Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 465 Students
2. Kensington Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 421 Students
3. Harding Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 475 Students
4. Fairmont Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 503 Students
5. Mira Vista Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 512 Students
6. Stege Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 253 Students
7. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 385 Students
8. Prospect Sierra School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prospect Sierra School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 463 Students
9. Montessori Family School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montessori Family School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 99 Students
10. Golestan School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Golestan School • Private • Grades KG - 3 • 52 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in El Cerrito, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
El Cerrito, CA has a total population of 26,282 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 66% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in El Cerrito, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood El Cerrito, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in El Cerrito, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for El Cerrito, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit El Cerrito, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in El Cerrito, CA
How many schools are in El Cerrito, CA?
El Cerrito, CA has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 8,074 students in total.
How do schools in El Cerrito perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in El Cerrito score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in El Cerrito don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in El Cerrito?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in El Cerrito
7 of 7 schools in El Cerrito carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 3C: 2
All 7 public schools we grade in El Cerrito. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Other schools and academies (2)
Private schools (4)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.