For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 731 students in 94804, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 94804, CA are Voices College-bound Language Academy At W. Contra Costa Co, Manzanita Middle School and Richmond Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 94804 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 94804, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94804, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 94804, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 94804, CA include Voices College-bound Language Academy At W. Contra Costa Co, Manzanita Middle School and Richmond Charter Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 94804?
3 public middle schools are located in 94804.
What is the racial composition of students in 94804?
94804 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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