Top 10 Best Richmond Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 10,902 students in Richmond, CA (there are 6 private schools, serving 810 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Richmond, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Richmond, CA are Caliber: Beta Academy, Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School and Coronado Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richmond, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Richmond have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Richmond, CA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
Caliber: Beta Academy
Charter School
4301 Berk Ave.
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 685-9886
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 685-9886
Grades: K-8
| 920 students
Rank: n/an/a
960 17th St.
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1418
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1418
Grades: K-6
| 457 students
Rank: n/an/a
Coronado Elementary School
Reading: ≤20%
2100 Maine Ave.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1419
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1419
Grades: K-6
| 348 students
Rank: n/an/a
2711 Maricopa Ave.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1421
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1421
Grades: K-6
| 415 students
Rank: n/an/a
2400 Downer Ave.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1422
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1422
Grades: K-6
| 544 students
Rank: n/an/a
Greenwood Academy
Alternative School
831 Chanslor Ave.
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1402
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1402
Grades: 9-12
| 296 students
Rank: n/an/a
4300 Cutting Blvd.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1433
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1433
Grades: 9-12
| 846 students
Rank: n/an/a
29 Sixth St.
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1404
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1404
Grades: K-6
| 351 students
Rank: n/an/a
3400 Macdonald Ave.
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 231-1430
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 231-1430
Grades: 7-8
| 415 students
Rank: n/an/a
Manzanita Middle School
Charter School
461 33rd St.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 222-3500
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 222-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 91 students
Rank: n/an/a
4022 Florida Ave.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1403
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1403
Grades: K-6
| 445 students
Rank: n/an/a
6397 Hazel Ave.
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 231-1416
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 231-1416
Grades: K-8
| 605 students
Rank: n/an/a
230 Harbour Way S.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1406
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1406
Grades: K-6
| 492 students
Rank: n/an/a
719 Fifth St.
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1407
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1407
Grades: K-8
| 572 students
Rank: n/an/a
Richmond Charter Academy
Charter School
1450 Marina Way S.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 235-2465
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 235-2465
Grades: 6-8
| 261 students
Rank: n/an/a
Richmond Charter Elementary-benito Juarez
Charter School
1450 Marina Way S.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-7009
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-7009
Grades: K-5
| 474 students
Rank: n/an/a
Richmond College Preparatory
Charter School
214 S. 11th St.
Richmond, CA 94802
(510) 235-2066
Richmond, CA 94802
(510) 235-2066
Grades: K-8
| 548 students
Rank: n/an/a
1250 23rd St.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1450
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1450
Grades: 9-12
| 1,511 students
Rank: n/an/a
4949 Cypress Ave.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1425
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1425
Grades: K-6
| 229 students
Rank: n/an/a
2000 Giaramita St.
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1408
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1408
Grades: K-8
| 351 students
Rank: n/an/a
565 Wine St.
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1417
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1417
Grades: K-6
| 431 students
Rank: n/an/a
6028 Ralston Ave.
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 231-1453
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 231-1453
Grades: K-6
| 300 students
Richmond, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5000 Patterson Cir.
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 235-5464
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 235-5464
Grades: 6-8
| 847 students
P. O. Box 2961
Richmond, CA 94802
(510) 334-3684
Richmond, CA 94802
(510) 334-3684
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Caliber: Changemakers Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
500 Oregon St.
Richmond, CA 94805
(707) 563-9827
Richmond, CA 94805
(707) 563-9827
Grades: K-8
| 820 students
Kappa Continuation High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4300 Cutting Blvd
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 234-1434
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 234-1434
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Omega Continuation High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1250 23rd St
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-3348
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-3348
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Wccusd Community Day School Program (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
715 Chanslor Ave
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1160
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1160
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
West County Community High School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
777 Sonoma St
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 230-4105
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 230-4105
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Richmond, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Richmond, CA are Caliber: Beta Academy, Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School and Coronado Elementary School.
How many public schools are location in Richmond, CA?
22 public schools are location in Richmond, CA.
What percentage of students in Richmond, CA go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Richmond, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond, CA?
Richmond, CA minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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