For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,623 students in El Cerrito, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in El Cerrito, CA are Fred T. Korematsu Middle School, Invictus Academy Of Richmond and Summit Public School K2. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Cerrito, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in El Cerrito have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in El Cerrito, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7125 Donal Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1449
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1449
Gr: 7-8 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Invictus Academy Of Richmond
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7150 Portola Dr.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 994-0888
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 994-0888
Gr: 7-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Summit Public School K2
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Elm St.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 374-4093
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 374-4093
Gr: 7-12 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
El Cerrito, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7125 Donal Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-6200
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-6200
Gr: K-6 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in El Cerrito, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in El Cerrito, CA include Fred T. Korematsu Middle School, Invictus Academy Of Richmond and Summit Public School K2.
How many public middle schools are located in El Cerrito?
3 public middle schools are located in El Cerrito.
What is the racial composition of students in El Cerrito?
El Cerrito public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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