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Cerritos Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private preschools serving 1,552 students in Cerritos, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 85%.
50% of private preschools in Cerritos, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Calvinist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Cerritos Private Preschools (2026-27)

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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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Map of Cerritos KinderCare
Cerritos KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students
Daycare / Preschool
18727 Carmenita Rd.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 924-8718
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Map of Fecc Children Academy
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 Photo
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 (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+100.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
1,552
Students
+17.8% (+234 students) 10-yr
17
Avg. Class Size
+41.7% (+5 students) 7-yr
62%
Students of Color
+51.2% (+21.0 pp) 10-yr
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+35.7% (+5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Cerritos)
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,253 Schools
# Students
1,552 Students
363,983 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearCerritos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025388174191
2024398169187
2023495173185
2022687174188
2021687170184
2020507166179
2019472168182
2018472164181
2017659166183
2016659163181
2015659152173
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% Students of Color
62%
50%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCerritos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202562%50%32%
202455%49%32%
202388%50%32%
202252%48%31%
202152%48%32%
202052%47%31%
201950%48%31%
201850%47%30%
201741%48%31%
201641%48%31%
201541%47%31%
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0.76
0.70

Diversity Score Trends

YearCerritos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.760.700.65
20240.760.710.65
20230.180.710.65
20220.750.710.64
20210.750.710.64
20200.750.710.64
20190.750.720.64
20180.750.710.64
20170.660.710.62
20160.660.710.62
20150.660.710.62
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,696 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
175 Students
30,536 Students
% Asian Students
11%
9%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCerritos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202512%9%4%
202411%9%5%
20234%9%5%
202211%9%5%
202111%9%5%
202011%9%4%
201912%9%5%
201812%9%5%
201712%9%3%
201612%9%3%
201512%9%3%
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# Hispanic Students
203 Students
43,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
12%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCerritos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202513%12%8%
202413%13%8%
20234%13%8%
202211%13%8%
202111%13%7%
202011%13%7%
201911%14%7%
201811%13%7%
201711%13%6%
201611%13%7%
201511%13%6%
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# Black Students
160 Students
12,375 Students
% Black Students
10%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCerritos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202510%4%6%
202410%4%6%
202211%4%6%
202111%4%7%
202011%3%7%
201912%3%6%
201812%3%6%
201712%4%6%
201612%4%6%
201512%4%6%
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# White Students
539 Students
114,095 Students
% White Students
35%
33%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCerritos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202535%32%48%
202434%33%48%
20231%33%48%
202235%36%50%
202135%35%50%
202035%35%51%
201938%36%52%
201838%36%52%
201754%38%54%
201654%38%54%
201554%38%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
2,015 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
455 Students
143,259 Students
% of Others Students
30%
41%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCerritos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202529%42%34%
202431%40%33%
202391%39%33%
202231%37%31%
202131%37%31%
202031%38%31%
201926%36%30%
201826%37%30%
201711%35%30%
201611%35%29%
201511%35%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
82 Teachers
27,061 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCerritos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202519:114:112:1
202419:114:112:1
202314:114:112:1
202214:114:112:1
202114:114:112:1
202014:114:112:1
201915:114:112:1
201815:114:112:1
201714:114:112:1
201614:114:112:1
201514:114:113:1
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Average Class Size
17 students
18 students

Class Size Trends (2018-2025)

YearCerritos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025171816
2024161816
2023161816
2022161816
2021161816
2020121816
2019121816
2018121816
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Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearCerritos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025111211
202481110
202381110
202281110
202181010
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Tuition & Aid
Average % on Financial Aid
22%
25%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2021-2025)

YearCerritos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202522%25%31%
202430%25%30%
202330%25%30%
202230%26%29%
202130%25%29%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2018-2025)

YearCerritos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202595%82%83%
202495%87%88%
202395%87%88%
202295%86%88%
202195%86%88%
2020100%86%88%
2019100%86%88%
2018100%87%88%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
17 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Cerritos, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in Cerritos, CA is Valley Christian Schools.
How many private preschools are located in Cerritos?
4 private preschools are located in Cerritos.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Cerritos?
50% of private preschools in Cerritos are religiously affiliated (most commonly Calvinist and Christian).

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