For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,855 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 45% 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hercules, CA (2025-26)
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 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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 | 388 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 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 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 | 381 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 79% (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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