For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 868 students in the neighborhood of Fairmede Hilltop, San Pablo, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Fairmede Hilltop are Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy and Highland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Fairmede Hilltop, San Pablo, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Fairmede Hilltop, San Pablo, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2625 Barnard Rd.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1431
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1431
Gr: K-12 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2829 Moyers Rd.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1424
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1424
Gr: K-6 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fairmede Hilltop, San Pablo, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fairmede Hilltop, San Pablo, CA include Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy and Highland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fairmede Hilltop, San Pablo?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fairmede Hilltop, San Pablo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fairmede Hilltop, San Pablo?
the neighborhood of Fairmede Hilltop, San Pablo public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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