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What Is the ABC Unified School District?

ABC Unified School District serves communities in southeast Los Angeles County and offers a variety of educational programs for local students.

The district provides opportunities in areas such as college and career readiness, STEM education, performing arts, athletics and other academic and extracurricular programs.

For many families searching for homes in Cerritos and the surrounding communities, access to ABC Unified schools becomes an important part of the homebuying decision.

However, buyers should remember that simply purchasing a home within a certain city does not automatically mean the property is located within ABCUSD.

The property’s specific address matters.

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What Cities Are in the ABC Unified School District?

ABC Unified School District serves:

• Artesia
• Cerritos
• Hawaiian Gardens
• Portions of Lakewood
• Portions of Long Beach
• Portions of Norwalk

This distinction is important because school district boundaries and city boundaries are not always the same.

For example, one home in Norwalk may fall within ABC Unified School District while another Norwalk home may belong to a different school district.

The same can be true in Lakewood and Long Beach.

That is why buyers should never rely solely on the city name, ZIP code, real estate listing or information from a third-party website when determining school assignments.

Always verify the specific property address.

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Do You Have to Live in Cerritos to Attend ABC Unified Schools?

No.

Although Cerritos is strongly associated with ABC Unified School District, homes in several neighboring communities also fall within ABCUSD boundaries.

This can be especially helpful for buyers who want to expand their home search beyond Cerritos.

Depending on available inventory, budget, home size, neighborhood preferences and current market conditions, buyers may find additional opportunities in Artesia, Hawaiian Gardens or qualifying portions of Norwalk, Lakewood and Long Beach.

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Looking for Alternatives to Buying a Home in Cerritos?

Cerritos continues to attract buyers looking for an established community, convenient location and access to ABC Unified School District.

However, your home search does not necessarily need to stop at the Cerritos city limits.

Expanding your search into other ABCUSD communities may provide additional housing choices.

Artesia

Artesia is located directly adjacent to Cerritos and offers a variety of housing options, including single-family homes, condominiums and townhomes.

Homes in Artesia can be worth considering for buyers who want to remain close to Cerritos while also searching within ABC Unified School District.

As with any property, buyers should verify the assigned schools for the specific address.

Hawaiian Gardens

Hawaiian Gardens is another community served by ABC Unified School District.

Because it is smaller than many surrounding cities, buyers sometimes overlook it when beginning their home search.

Depending on inventory and your housing needs, Hawaiian Gardens may provide another option for buyers who want to remain within ABCUSD.

Norwalk

Portions of Norwalk fall within ABC Unified School District, but not every Norwalk home is within ABCUSD.

That makes address verification particularly important.

Depending on the neighborhood and current housing market, buyers may find different price points, lot sizes and home styles than they might find in Cerritos.

Lakewood

Portions of Lakewood are also served by ABC Unified School District.

Lakewood offers a wide variety of residential neighborhoods and home styles, making it another community worth considering when expanding an ABCUSD home search.

However, only certain addresses fall within the district, so buyers should confirm the school assignment for each property.

Long Beach

Certain Long Beach addresses are located within ABC Unified School District boundaries.

Because Long Beach is a large city served by multiple school districts, buyers should be especially careful about assuming which school district serves a particular home.

Always verify the address before making a purchase decision based on school attendance.

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How Can You Verify Which ABC Unified School a Home Is Assigned To?

One of the biggest mistakes homebuyers can make is assuming that every property within a city belongs to the same school district.

The best place to start is the official ABC Unified School District School Search tool.

Enter the property’s address to view the schools associated with that location:

ABC Unified School District School Search:
https://www.abcusd.us/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1185677&type=d&pREC_ID=1444428

Because attendance boundaries can change, buyers should verify school information directly with the school district before purchasing a home.

It is also a good idea to confirm school assignments again during your homebuying process rather than relying only on information shown in a real estate listing.

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Why ABCUSD School Boundaries Matter When Buying a Home

For many homebuyers, schools are one of several important factors when deciding where to live.

A buyer may love a particular house, neighborhood or city but later discover that the property is not assigned to the school or school district they expected.

That is why school boundaries should be researched before submitting an offer, especially when a particular school or district is a priority.

School boundaries can also affect the way buyers compare homes in neighboring communities.

For example, a buyer initially searching exclusively in Cerritos may discover that an Artesia property or a qualifying home in Norwalk, Lakewood or Long Beach better matches their desired home size, location or budget while remaining within ABC Unified School District.

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Don’t Rely Solely on Real Estate Websites for School Information

Many real estate websites display nearby schools or estimated school assignments alongside property listings.

These tools can be useful for initial research, but they should not be treated as the final authority.

A website may show schools that are geographically close to a property without confirming that the property is actually assigned to those schools.

School information may also become outdated when attendance boundaries change.

When ABC Unified School District is an important part of your home search, verify the property’s address directly through ABCUSD.

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Work With a Local Real Estate Agent Who Understands ABC Unified School District

Searching for a home within a specific school district can become complicated when district boundaries cross multiple cities.

A knowledgeable local real estate professional can help you narrow your search based on:

• Your preferred communities
• Your homebuying budget
• Property size and features
• Commute and location preferences
• Neighborhood characteristics
• Current housing inventory
• School district preferences

Your real estate agent can also help identify homes in neighboring communities that you may not have considered when beginning your search.

However, buyers should always make the final school-assignment verification directly with ABC Unified School District.

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