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Juarez (Benito) Elementary

ABC Unified · Los Angeles County · 11939 Aclare Street, Cerritos, CA 90703-2709

(562) 229-7870 · www.juarezes.us

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5/10
#3086
Rank 3086 out of 5,722
Top 54%
English Language Arts5/10 · #3100 · 46th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #3218 · 44th percentile
Science5/10 · #2853 · 49th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Benito Juarez Elementary sits in Cerritos, one of the more quietly ambitious suburbs in the greater LA area — a city known for its well-kept neighborhoods, strong civic pride, and families who take education seriously. The school lands right around the middle of the pack academically, which in a district like ABC Unified still means a solid foundation and a community that's genuinely invested in its kids. Families drawn to Cerritos for its suburban stability and relatively affordable access to the broader LA metro will find Juarez a comfortable neighborhood school with a familiar, community-oriented feel.

Student Demographics

160 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
107 (67%)
African American
17 (11%)
Filipino
17 (11%)
White
11 (7%)
Asian
6 (4%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners32 (20%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged131 (82%)
Students with Disabilities57 (36%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

295
Enrollment
18.5
Teachers (FTE)
15.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.5
Administrators (FTE)
18.7
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #1324 · 78th percentile

175 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found