El Cerrito, Spanish for "the little hill," is a neighborhood of the Mid-City region of San Diego, California. El Cerrito is a residential neighborhood, consisting mostly of suburban homes, with some commercial activity along the streets that define its borders. Image File history File links Midcity. ... Image File history File links Midcity. ... Nickname: Americas Finest City Location of San Diego within San Diego County Coordinates: Country United States State California County San Diego Founded July 16, 1769 Incorporated March 27, 1850 Government - Mayor Jerry Sanders - City Attorney Michael Aguirre - City Council Scott Peters Kevin Faulconer Toni Atkins Tony Young Brian Maienschein...
Geography
El Cerrito, as its name suggests, is centered around a small hill encircled by Overlook Drive. The neighborhood's borders are defined by 54th street to the West, El Cajon Boulevard to the North, College Avenue to the East, and University Avenue/Chollas Parkway to the South.
Education
El Cerrito is home to one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school.