For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,886 students in Hercules, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hercules, CA are Ohlone Elementary School, Hanna Ranch Elementary School and Hercules Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hercules, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hercules have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hercules, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ohlone Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Turquoise Dr.
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1443
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1443
Gr: K-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Hanna Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2480 Refugio Valley Rd.
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1441
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1441
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Hercules Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 Refugio Valley Rd.
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1429
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1429
Gr: 6-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Lupine Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1919 Lupine Rd.
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1411
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1411
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hercules, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hercules, CA include Ohlone Elementary School, Hanna Ranch Elementary School and Hercules Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hercules?
4 public elementary schools are located in Hercules.
What is the racial composition of students in Hercules?
Hercules public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Hercules are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hercules include: Ohlone Elementary School vs. Lupine Hills Elementary School, Hanna Ranch Elementary School vs. Lupine Hills Elementary School, Lupine Hills Elementary School vs. Hanna Ranch Elementary School
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