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

Best Cerritos Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 Middle School, and Valley Christian Schools.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
71% of private schools in Cerritos, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Calvinist and Christian).

Top-Ranked Cerritos Private Schools (2026)

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

Overview

This Town (Cerritos)
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,349 Students
665,544 Students
% Average Students of Color
58%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
133 Teachers
55,535 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 and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,000
$18,036
Average % on Financial Aid
22%
29%
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.76
0.74
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,583 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
276 Students
72,174 Students
% Asian Students
12%
11%
# Hispanic Students
321 Students
104,621 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
16%
# Black Students
250 Students
30,465 Students
% Black Students
10%
5%
# White Students
864 Students
236,378 Students
% White Students
37%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
30 Students
5,515 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
605 Students
190,032 Students
% of Others Students
26%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
18 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 High School, Valley Christian Middle 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 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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