What types of schools are available in El Cerrito, California?

El Cerrito, California offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in El Cerrito, California

Q: How many schools are in El Cerrito, California?

There are 7 schools in El Cerrito, California, serving 4,600 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in El Cerrito?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in El Cerrito, California, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 7 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

4,600

Total Students

Across El Cerrito

22.3:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

7 schools found

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Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)0 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)1 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)6 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 1,460 students at El Cerrito High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 16:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Summit Public School K2

charter schoolhighGrade 7-12

1800 Elm St., El Cerrito, CA 94530

Invictus Academy Of Richmond

charter schoolhighGrade 7-12

7150 Portola Dr., El Cerrito, CA 94530

540 Ashbury Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530

724 Kearney St., El Cerrito, CA 94530

7230 Fairmont Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530

8500 Madera Dr., El Cerrito, CA 94530

Fred T. Korematsu Middle

publicmiddleGrade 7-8

7125 Donal Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530

Detailed Overview of Schools in El Cerrito

El Cerrito, California is home to 7 schools serving over 4,600 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in El Cerrito, California?

There are 7 schools in El Cerrito, serving 4,600 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in El Cerrito?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in El Cerrito include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in El Cerrito?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in El Cerrito is 22.3:1.

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