For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,475 students in 94530, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 94530, CA are Madera Elementary School, Harding Elementary School and Fairmont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 94530 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 94530, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94530, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madera Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8500 Madera Dr.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1412
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1412
Gr: K-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Harding Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7230 Fairmont Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1413
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1413
Gr: K-6 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Fairmont Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
724 Kearney St.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1448
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1448
Gr: K-6 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
94530, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7125 Donal Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-6200
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-6200
Gr: K-6 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 94530, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 94530, CA include Madera Elementary School, Harding Elementary School and Fairmont Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 94530?
3 public elementary schools are located in 94530.
What is the racial composition of students in 94530?
94530 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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