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For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 2,349 students in Cerritos, CA, 17% of all K-12 students in Cerritos, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
71% of private schools in Cerritos, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Calvinist and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 2,349
  • Average Tuition: $10,000
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 58%
  • View Cerritos, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 2,349
  • Average Tuition: $10,000
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 58%
  • View Cerritos, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Cerritos Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Valley Christian High School
Valley Christian High School
Gr: 9-12 | 495 students
17700 Dumont Ave
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 865-0281
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Valley Christian Middle School
Gr: 7-8 | 247 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Calvinist
18100 Dumont Avenue
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 865-6519
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Valley Christian Schools
Gr: NS-12 | 1,285 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 13
Calvinist
10818 Artesia Blvd
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 860-0556
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Cerritos KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students
Daycare / Preschool
18727 Carmenita Rd.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 924-8718
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Concordia Lutheran School
Gr: K-9 | 55 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
13633 183rd St
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 943-3203
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Fecc Children Academy
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
11330 166th St
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 865-8424
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Kindercare Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 97 students
Daycare / Preschool
18727 Carmenita Rd
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 924-8718
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Cerritos, CA Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
2,349
Students
$10,000
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
58%
Students of Color
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Cerritos)
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
2,349 Students
659,578 Students
% Students of Color
58%
52%
0.76
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
276 Students
71,778 Students
% Asian Students
12%
11%
# Hispanic Students
321 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
16%
# Black Students
250 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
10%
5%
# White Students
864 Students
235,736 Students
% White Students
37%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
30 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
605 Students
188,708 Students
% of Others Students
26%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
133 Teachers
55,843 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,000
$17,598
Average % on Financial Aid
22%
29%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
17 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Cerritos, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Cerritos, CA include Valley Christian Middle School, Valley Christian High School, and Valley Christian Schools.
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 52%.
What percentage of students in Cerritos go to private school?
17% 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 Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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