For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,312 students in 94804, CA (there are , serving 871 private students). 86% 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 Richmond Charter Elementary-benito Juarez, Richmond High School and Manzanita Middle School. 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 10% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richmond Charter Elementary-benito Juarez
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Marina Way South
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-7009
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-7009
Grades: K-5
| 480 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,341 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 89 students
Rank: #44.
Richmond Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Marina Way South
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 235-2465
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 235-2465
Grades: 6-8
| 292 students
Rank: #55.
Nystrom Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
230 Harbour Way South
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1406
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1406
Grades: K-6
| 417 students
Rank: #66.
Ford Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2711 Maricopa Ave.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1421
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1421
Grades: K-6
| 368 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 825 students
Rank: #88.
Stege Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4949 Cypress Ave.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1425
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1425
Grades: K-6
| 245 students
Rank: #99.
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4022 Florida Ave.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1403
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1403
Grades: K-6
| 382 students
Rank: #1010.
Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Maine Ave.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1419
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1419
Grades: K-6
| 313 students
Rank: #1111.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Downer Ave.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1422
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1422
Grades: K-6
| 560 students
94804, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 94804, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 94804, CA include Richmond Charter Elementary-benito Juarez, Richmond High School and Manzanita Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 94804?
11 public schools are located in 94804.
What percentage of students in 94804 go to public school?
86% 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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