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8 schools in El Cerrito

California · Public K-12

El Cerrito has 8 public K-12 schools on the books today, teaching approximately 4,600 California students across 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high.

4-year change in El Cerrito

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,600
-130 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
25,994
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
4,600
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
8
public K-12

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
CameronElementaryM-M·
El Cerrito HighHigh09-121,460
Fairmont ElementaryElementaryKG-06537
Fred T. Korematsu MiddleMiddle07-08708
Harding ElementaryElementaryKG-06481
Invictus Academy of RichmondHigh07-12403
Madera ElementaryElementaryKG-06457
Summit Public School K2High07-12554

About El Cerrito

Across El Cerrito, California, 8 public schools hosts about 4,600 students between them.

On the school-mix side, the city is built around 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high.

Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,600 students, fell 3% from the 4,730 reported in SY 2020-21.

In the discussion threads here, the community for El Cerrito discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in El Cerrito?
El Cerrito, California has 8 public K-12 schools serving approximately 4,600 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in El Cerrito?
El Cerrito has 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools.
What is the largest public school in El Cerrito?
El Cerrito High is the largest public school in El Cerrito by enrollment, with approximately 1,460 students.
What school districts serve El Cerrito?
El Cerrito is served by 3 public school districts, including West Contra Costa Unified, Invictus Academy of Richmond District, Summit Public School K2 District.
What grade levels do public schools in El Cerrito cover?
Public schools in El Cerrito serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in El Cerrito?
2 of the 8 public schools in El Cerrito are charter schools.