Los Cerritos Elementary
South San Francisco, CA · South San Francisco Unified · Grades K-5
5,398th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 5%▼ Declining
Los Cerritos Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Los Cerritos Elementary 5,398th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 5% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 37th in 2015 to 5th in 2025 — declining.
Los Cerritos Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 131 students tested
Los Cerritos Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 305 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 71.7% | 67.5% | ▼ 4.2 pts | |
| Asian | 14.3% | 16.7% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.0% | 5.6% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 4.0% | 3.6% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| White | 4.0% | 3.0% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 2.0% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Black | 2.0% | 1.6% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Los Cerritos Elementary
Typical home value $1.24M in zip 94080 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Los Cerritos Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Ponderosa ElementarySouth San Francisco Unified · 0.4 mi away1,750th of 5,659
ELA 55% · Math 50% - 2Spruce ElementarySouth San Francisco Unified · 0.9 mi away4,870th of 5,659
ELA 25% · Math 19% - 9Buri Buri ElementarySouth San Francisco Unified · 1.1 mi away866th of 5,659
ELA 65% · Math 68% - 5Sunshine Gardens ElementarySouth San Francisco Unified · 1.1 mi away3,099th of 5,659
ELA 40% · Math 35% - –Hillside ElementarySouth San Francisco Unified · 1.2 mi away
- 1Martin ElementarySouth San Francisco Unified · 1.3 mi away5,309th of 5,659
ELA 18% · Math 17% - 10Monte Verde ElementarySouth San Francisco Unified · 1.7 mi away319th of 5,659
ELA 78% · Math 79% - 7Allen (Decima M.) ElementarySan Bruno Park Elementary · 2 mi away2,223rd of 5,659
ELA 49% · Math 44%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Los Cerritos Elementary in?
Los Cerritos Elementary is part of the South San Francisco Unified district in South San Francisco, California.
Is Los Cerritos Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Los Cerritos Elementary 5,398th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 5% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Los Cerritos Elementary?
Hispanic 68%, Asian 17%, Two or more races 6%, Pacific Islander 4% (305 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Los Cerritos Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94080 is $1.24M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.