The City of Commerce places a strong emphasis on youth development, though it relies on overlapping school districts for formal public education.
* **Primary School Districts:** The city is predominantly served by the **Montebello Unified School District (MUSD)**, with a smaller portion served by the **Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)**. * **Graduation Rates:** High schools serving Commerce residents generally reflect a graduation rate between 78% and 84%, aligning with the averages for eastern Los Angeles County. * **Literacy and Educational Attainment:** Approximately 58% of adult residents hold a high school diploma or higher, with about 10% holding a bachelor's degree or higher. * **Higher Education:** While there are no universities within the city limits, residents have close access to **East Los Angeles College (ELAC)** in nearby Monterey Park, as well as **California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA)**, which ranks highly for social mobility and diversity.