For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,818 students in 94804, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 871 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 94804, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 94804, CA are John Henry High School, Voices College-bound Language Academy At W. Contra Costa Co and Richmond Charter Elementary-benito Juarez. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94804 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94804, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94804, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Henry High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1402 Marina Way South
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 235-2439
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 235-2439
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Voices College-bound Language Academy At W. Contra Costa Co
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 28th St.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 480-0540
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 480-0540
Gr: K-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1
Rank: #33.
Richmond Charter Elementary-benito Juarez
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Marina Way South
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-7009
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-7009
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Richmond High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1250 23rd St.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1450
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1450
Gr: 9-12 | 1,280 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Manzanita Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
461 33rd St.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 222-3500
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 222-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #66.
Nystrom Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
230 Harbour Way South
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1406
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1406
Gr: K-6 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Richmond Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Marina Way South
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 235-2465
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 235-2465
Gr: 6-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Stege Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 35th St.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1425
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1425
Gr: K-6 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #99.
Ford Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2711 Maricopa Ave.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1421
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1421
Gr: K-6 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
John F. Kennedy High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Cutting Blvd.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1433
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1433
Gr: 9-12 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Maine Ave.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1419
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1419
Gr: K-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Downer Ave.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1422
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1422
Gr: K-6 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4022 Florida Ave.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1403
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1403
Gr: K-6 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
94804, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kappa Continuation High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4300 Cutting Blvd
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 234-1434
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 234-1434
Gr: 9-12
Omega Continuation High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1250 23rd St
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-3348
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-3348
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 94804, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 94804, CA include John Henry High School, Voices College-bound Language Academy At W. Contra Costa Co and Richmond Charter Elementary-benito Juarez.
How many public schools are located in 94804?
13 public schools are located in 94804.
What percentage of students in 94804 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 94804 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94804?
94804 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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