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Best Schools in 94530, CA
94530, CA has 18 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 11 elementary) serving 9,256 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in 94530 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 94530, CA
The top high schools in 94530, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. El Cerrito High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1522 Students
2. Invictus Academy Of Richmond
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Invictus Academy Of Richmond District • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 330 Students
3. Summit Public School K2
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summit Public School K2 District • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 506 Students
4. De Anza High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1237 Students
5. John F. Kennedy High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 823 Students
Best Middle Schools in 94530, CA
The top middle schools in 94530, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fred T. Korematsu Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 681 Students
2. Betty Reid Soskin Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 401 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 94530, CA
The top elementary schools in 94530, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Madera Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 465 Students
2. Kensington Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 421 Students
3. Harding Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 475 Students
4. Fairmont Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 503 Students
5. Olinda Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 333 Students
6. Mira Vista Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 512 Students
7. Stege Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 253 Students
8. Prospect Sierra School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prospect Sierra School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 463 Students
9. Montessori Family School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montessori Family School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 99 Students
10. Golestan School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Golestan School • Private • Grades KG - 3 • 52 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 94530, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
94530, CA has a total population of 26,292 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 66% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 94530, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 94530, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 94530, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 94530, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 94530, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 94530, CA
How many schools are in 94530, CA?
94530, CA has 18 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 9,256 students in total.
How do schools in 94530 perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in 94530 score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 94530 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 94530?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations