Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Infant Classroom (Nursery One; Ms. Tina and Ms. Michelle)

Best Cerritos Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 2,349 students in Cerritos, CA (there are 19 public schools, serving 12,192 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Cerritos, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Cerritos, CA include Valley Christian High School, Valley Christian Schools, and Valley Christian Middle School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
71% of private schools in Cerritos, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Calvinist and Christian).

Top Ranked Cerritos Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
17700 Dumont Ave
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 865-0281
Gr: 9-12 | 495 students
Valley Christian Middle School
(Calvinist)
18100 Dumont Avenue
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 865-6519
Gr: 7-8 | 247 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
Valley Christian Schools
Valley Christian Schools Photo
(Calvinist)
10818 Artesia Blvd
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 860-0556
Gr: PK-12 | 1,285 student Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cerritos KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
18727 Carmenita Rd.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 924-8718
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students
Concordia Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
13633 183rd St
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 943-3203
Gr: K-9 | 55 students
Fecc Children Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
11330 166th St
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 865-8424
Gr: PK-K | 90 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 1 Acceptance rate listed
Kindercare Learning Center
Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Infant Classroom (Nursery One; Ms. Tina and Ms. Michelle)
Daycare / Preschool
18727 Carmenita Rd
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 924-8718
Gr: PK-K | 97 students Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Cerritos, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Cerritos, CA include Valley Christian High School, Valley Christian Schools, and Valley Christian Middle School.
How many private schools are located in Cerritos?
7 private schools are located in Cerritos.
How diverse are private schools in Cerritos?
Cerritos private schools are approximately 58% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Cerritos go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Cerritos are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cerritos?
71% of private schools in Cerritos are religiously affiliated (most commonly Calvinist and Christian).

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