CL Academy
Independent school · Grades 1–11
Cerritos, CA
17420 Carmenita Rd, Cerritos, CA 90703
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Cerritos
In Cerritos, California, CL Academy is an independent private school for students from 1st grade through 11th grade. About 52 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. The school day runs about 4 hours, 200 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 1–11
- Students
- 52
- Teachers
- 5.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 22 girls, 30 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 4 hours
- School year
- 200 days
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 62% of independent schools in California.
- Compared with 156 independent schools in California.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about CL Academy
What grades does CL Academy serve?
CL Academy serves grades 1–11.
How many students attend CL Academy?
About 52 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at CL Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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