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Best 94804 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,818 students in 94804, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 493 private students). 92% 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 34%), 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)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Henry High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1402 Marina Way South
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:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
201 28th St.
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 Marina Way South
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 23rd St.
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
461 33rd St.
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
230 Harbour Way South
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 Marina Way South
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
101 35th St.
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2711 Maricopa Ave.
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4300 Cutting Blvd.
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Maine Ave.
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Downer Ave.
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4022 Florida Ave.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1403
Gr: K-6 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 94804, CA?
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?
92% 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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