Schools in El Cerrito, California (2025)
8 schools · 4,600 students · 6 public, 2 charter · median Enrollment 537.
El Cerrito, in California, has 8 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 4,600 students. By level there are 3 elementary, 3 high, 1 middle, 1 other; by sector 6 public, 2 charter.
The median Enrollment across El Cerrito's schools is 537, above the California median of 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
7 of the 8 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Madera Elementary (76.3, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Harding Elementary (59.0, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Fred T. Korematsu Middle (49.5, lower 50% of middle schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are El Cerrito High (1,460 students), Fred T. Korematsu Middle (708 students), Summit Public School K2 (554 students).
Ranked schools in El Cerrito
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 176Madera ElementaryEl Cerrito · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 457 students
- 259Harding ElementaryEl Cerrito · Public Elementary53% Math proficiency · 481 students
- 350Fred T. Korematsu MiddleEl Cerrito · Public Middle39% Math proficiency · 708 students
- 441Fairmont ElementaryEl Cerrito · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 537 students
- 541El Cerrito HighEl Cerrito · Public High31% Math proficiency · 1,460 students
- 628Summit Public School K2El Cerrito · Charter High27% Math proficiency · 554 students
- 726Invictus Academy of RichmondEl Cerrito · Charter High22% Math proficiency · 403 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madera Elementary El Cerrito · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 76.3 Top 25% | 69% Math proficiency | 457 |
| 2 | Harding Elementary El Cerrito · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 59.0 Top 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 481 |
| 3 | Fred T. Korematsu Middle El Cerrito · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 49.5 Lower 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 708 |
| 4 | Fairmont Elementary El Cerrito · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 41.4 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 537 |
| 5 | El Cerrito High El Cerrito · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 40.8 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 1,460 |
| 6 | Summit Public School K2 El Cerrito · High · Grades 7–12 | Charter | 28.0 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 554 |
| 7 | Invictus Academy of Richmond El Cerrito · High · Grades 7–12 | Charter | 26.1 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 403 |
Other schools in El Cerrito
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in El Cerrito side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in El Cerrito?
Madera Elementary is the highest-ranked school in El Cerrito with a Success Index (US) of 76.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in El Cerrito?
El Cerrito has 8 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 other) educating 4,600 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in El Cerrito?
The median Enrollment across schools in El Cerrito is 537. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.