Top Richmond Public Schools
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 24 public schools in Richmond, CA, serving 11,757 students. Richmond has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
- Richmond, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Richmond have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in Richmond, CA are Richmond College Preparatory, Caliber: Changemakers Academy and Mira Vista Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is more than the California public school average of 23:1.
Top Richmond, CA Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Richmond College Preparatory Charter School
Math: 53% | Reading: 54%
Rank:8/, Top 30%214 S. 11th St.10
Richmond, CA 94802
(510) 235-2066
Grades: K-8 | 503 students
- Caliber: Changemakers Academy Charter School
Math: 38% | Reading: 49%
Rank:6/, Top 50%1357 Colusa St.10
Richmond, CA 94805
(707) 563-9827
Grades: K-8 | 492 students
- Mira Vista Elementary School Math: 35% | Reading: 45%
Rank:6/, Top 50%6397 Hazel Ave.10
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 231-1416
Grades: K-8 | 571 students
- Richmond Charter Elementary-benito Juarez Charter School
Math: 41% | Reading: 37%
Rank:5/, Bottom 50%1450 Marina Way S.10
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-7009
Grades: K-5 | 417 students
- Caliber: Beta Academy Charter School
Math: 30% | Reading: 44%
Rank:5/, Bottom 50%4301 Berk Ave.10
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 685-9886
Grades: K-8 | 793 students
-
- Richmond Charter Academy Charter School
Math: 21% | Reading: 37%
Rank:3/, Bottom 50%1450 Marina Way S.10
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 235-2465
Grades: 6-8 | 218 students
- Manzanita Middle School Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:2/, Bottom 50%461 33rd St10
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 222-3500
Grades: 6-8 | 121 students
- Wilson Elementary School Math: 20% | Reading: 26%
Rank:2/, Bottom 50%629 42nd St.10
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 231-1456
Grades: K-6 | 429 students
- Richmond High School Math: 10% | Reading: 34%
Rank:2/, Bottom 50%1250 23rd St.10
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1450
Grades: 9-12 | 1,511 student
- Peres Elementary School Math: 19% | Reading: 26%
Rank:2/, Bottom 50%719 Fifth St.10
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1407
Grades: K-6 | 540 students
- Ford Elementary School Math: 12% | Reading: 27%
Rank:2/, Bottom 50%2711 Maricopa Ave.10
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1421
Grades: K-6 | 448 students
- Washington Elementary School Math: 18% | Reading: 19%
Rank:2/, Bottom 50%565 Wine St.10
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1417
Grades: K-6 | 469 students
- Verde Elementary School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%2000 Giaramita St.10
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1408
Grades: K-6 | 328 students
- Lincoln Elementary School Math: 13% | Reading: 13%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%29 Sixth St.10
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1404
Grades: K-6 | 428 students
- Nystrom Elementary School Math: 13% | Reading: 13%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%230 Harbour Way S.10
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1406
Grades: K-6 | 512 students
- Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School Math: 10% | Reading: 17%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%960 17th St.10
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1418
Grades: K-6 | 522 students
- John F. Kennedy High School Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%4300 Cutting Blvd.10
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1433
Grades: 9-12 | 881 students
- Grant Elementary School Math: 8% | Reading: 17%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%2400 Downer Ave.10
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1422
Grades: K-6 | 523 students
- Lovonya Dejean Middle School Math: 4% | Reading: 15%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%3400 Macdonald Ave.10
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 231-1430
Grades: 7-8 | 439 students
- Coronado Elementary School Math: 7% | Reading: 8%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%2100 Maine Ave.10
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1419
Grades: K-6 | 437 students
- Stege Elementary School Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%4949 Cypress Ave.10
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1425
Grades: K-6 | 280 students
- Greenwood Academy Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%831 Chanslor Ave.10
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1402
Grades: 9-12 | 358 students
- Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School Math: 4% | Reading: 5%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%4022 Florida Ave10
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1403
Grades: K-6 | 470 students
Recent Articles
Amidst the controversy surrounding President Obama's school address, learn about whether or not parents have any rights in choosing who their children's public schools invite as speakers.
Learn about the history of public schools incorporating self-contained classrooms, and whether they are right for your child.
President Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper initiative aims to improve academic opportunities for students of color, especially African-American boys.
