Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School
Grades: K-6
Students: 516
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 22:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
13650 Park Street
Cerritos, CA 90703
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7860
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
10/10
9/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness9/10
Community Reviews
I do NOT like this school. seriously. the new principal? He is a man who would do anything to protect his career. he isnt even good at it. bullying is off the charts, and as for homework? nothing great. teachers yell at students and pressure them. needs better teachers and a new principal asap . as
Posted by a community member on 1/4/2026Horrible Experience dealing with this school and authorities. Its a terrible spot for special education children. Teachers do not care about student curriculum and just run it like a day care. Mr Benko the principal is least bothered about any progress and is a mute spectator in all IEPs with no aut
Posted by a parent on 1/13/2022Amazing school, amazing teachers, great learning experiences, I just love this school
Posted by a parent on 5/18/2021Most teachers are good, especially K-3rd. The Principal and lazy, screaming , disrespectful teachers need to GO. Front staff should at least be cordial, if they do not know how to be friendly. Principal refuses to help his students and families. He is just occupying a very high paying Principal's ch
Posted by a parent on 4/1/2018The k-2nd instructors are amazing instructors. The booster club and parental support are also amazing. This school used to be the best in California. I loved this school until my child went into 3rd grade. The upper grade teachers need to provide more academic support for their students.
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Cerritos schools - Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School is located at 13650 Park Street, Cerritos CA 90703. Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School is in the Abc Unified School District. Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-6.
