Top Rankings
West Contra Costa Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 41 public elementary schools serving 16,262 students in West Contra Costa Unified School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in West Contra Costa Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
54 Schools
7,685 Schools
# Students
26,178 Students
3,822,157 Students
# Teachers
1,256 Teachers
173,567 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
West Contra Costa Unified School District, which is ranked #94 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#123 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Graduation Rate
83%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.63
# American Indian Students
54 Students
17,644 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4,119 Students
438,802 Students
% Asian Students
16%
12%
# Hispanic Students
14,075 Students
2,121,250 Students
% Hispanic Students
54%
56%
# Black Students
3,462 Students
196,201 Students
% Black Students
13%
5%
# White Students
2,829 Students
807,765 Students
% White Students
11%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
149 Students
15,388 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,470 Students
222,553 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
2,261
467,500
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,090
408,159
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,185
421,006
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,078
426,320
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,162
432,640
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,023
440,539
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,946
440,407
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,712
307,587
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,703
321,396
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,911
40,390
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,979
37,813
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,010
36,857
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,118
41,543
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,053 is higher than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,297 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$630 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$505 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,053
$19,806
Spending / Student
$19,297
$18,241
Best West Contra Costa Unified School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kensington Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 86% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
90 Highland Blvd.
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 231-1415
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 231-1415
Grades: K-6
| 432 students
Rank: #22.
Madera Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8500 Madera Dr.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1412
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1412
Grades: K-6
| 439 students
Rank: #33.
Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2625 Barnard Rd.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1431
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1431
Grades: K-12
| 468 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hanna Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2480 Refugio Valley Rd.
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1441
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1441
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Harding Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7230 Fairmont Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1413
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1413
Grades: K-6
| 461 students
Rank: #66.
Harbour Way Elementary Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1121 Allview Ave.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1438
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1438
Grades: K-8
| 0 students
Rank: #77.
Ohlone Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Turquoise Dr.
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1443
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1443
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Fairmont Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
724 Kearney St.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1448
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1448
Grades: K-6
| 499 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Olinda Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5855 Olinda Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1452
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1452
Grades: K-6
| 339 students
Rank: #1010.
Hercules Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 Refugio Valley Rd.
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1429
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1429
Grades: 6-8
| 619 students
Rank: #1111.
Montalvin Manor Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Christine Dr.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1405
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1405
Grades: K-8
| 499 students
Rank: #1212.
Shannon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
685 Marlesta Rd.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1454
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1454
Grades: K-6
| 345 students
Rank: #1313.
Mira Vista Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6397 Hazel Ave.
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 231-1416
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 231-1416
Grades: K-8
| 565 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Collins Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1224 Pinole Valley Rd.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1446
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1446
Grades: K-6
| 320 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Lupine Hills Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1919 Lupine Rd.
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1411
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1411
Grades: K-5
| 373 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3416 Maywood Dr.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1455
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1455
Grades: K-6
| 257 students
Rank: #1717.
Ellerhorst Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Pinole Valley Rd.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1426
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1426
Grades: K-6
| 334 students
Rank: #1818.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2829 Moyers Rd.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1424
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1424
Grades: K-6
| 400 students
Rank: #1919.
Sheldon Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2601 May Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1414
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1414
Grades: K-6
| 295 students
Rank: #2020.
Betty Reid Soskin Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1121 Allview Ave.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1447
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1447
Grades: 6-8
| 450 students
Rank: #2121.
Murphy Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4350 Valley View Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1427
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1427
Grades: K-6
| 384 students
Rank: #2222.
Tara Hills Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Dolan Way
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1428
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1428
Grades: K-6
| 361 students
Rank: #2323.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Amador St.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1409
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1409
Grades: K-6
| 323 students
Rank: #2424.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
565 Wine St.
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1417
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1417
Grades: K-6
| 366 students
Rank: #2525.
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2040 Hoke Dr.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1410
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1410
Grades: K-8
| 357 students
Rank: #2626.
Michelle Obama Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7150 Portola Dr.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1456
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1456
Grades: K-6
| 408 students
Rank: #2727.
Peres Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
719 Fifth St.
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1407
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1407
Grades: K-8
| 561 students
Rank: #2828.
Ford Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2711 Maricopa Ave.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1421
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1421
Grades: K-6
| 395 students
Rank: #2929.
Nystrom Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
230 Harbour Way S.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1406
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1406
Grades: K-6
| 451 students
Rank: #3030.
Edward M. Downer Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1231 18th St.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 234-3851
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 234-3851
Grades: K-6
| 471 students
Rank: #3131.
Lake Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Eleventh St.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1451
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1451
Grades: K-6
| 377 students
Rank: #3232.
Dover Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1870 19th St.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1420
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1420
Grades: K-6
| 526 students
Rank: #3333.
Verde Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Giaramita St.
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1408
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1408
Grades: K-8
| 343 students
Rank: #3434.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
29 Sixth St.
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1404
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1404
Grades: K-6
| 331 students
Rank: #3535.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Downer Ave.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1422
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1422
Grades: K-6
| 546 students
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