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Best Schools in 94801, CA
94801, CA has 19 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 11,318 students. On average they score 19% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in 94801 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 94801, CA
The top high schools in 94801, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pinole Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1280 Students
2. Leadership Public Schools: Richmond
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leadership Public Schools: Richmond District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 556 Students
3. San Rafael High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Rafael City High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students
4. Richmond High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1431 Students
5. John F. Kennedy High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 823 Students
6. Greenwood Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 218 Students
Best Middle Schools in 94801, CA
The top middle schools in 94801, 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. Helms Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 591 Students
3. Lovonya Dejean Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 404 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 94801, CA
The top elementary schools in 94801, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Glenwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Rafael City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 307 Students
2. Montalvin Manor Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 475 Students
3. Washington Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 323 Students
4. Nystrom Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 444 Students
5. Lake Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 362 Students
6. Verde Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 308 Students
7. Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 435 Students
8. Grant Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 562 Students
9. Peres Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 537 Students
10. Lincoln Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 316 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 94801, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
94801, CA has a total population of 33,147 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 66%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 94801, 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 94801, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 94801, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 94801, 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 94801, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 94801, CA
How many schools are in 94801, CA?
94801, CA has 19 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 11,318 students in total.
How do schools in 94801 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 94801 score 19% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in 94801 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 94801?
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: 25%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations