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Best Schools in 94804, CA
94804, CA has 28 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 16 elementary) serving 15,451 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in 94804 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 94804, CA
The top high schools in 94804, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Albany High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany City Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1151 Students
2. El Cerrito High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1522 Students
3. John Henry High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
John Henry High District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 331 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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 823 Students
Best Middle Schools in 94804, CA
The top middle schools in 94804, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Albany Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany City Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 781 Students
2. Fred T. Korematsu Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 681 Students
3. Richmond Charter Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond Charter Academy District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 324 Students
4. Manzanita Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manzanita Middle District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 82 Students
5. Helms Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 591 Students
6. Lovonya Dejean Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 404 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 94804, CA
The top elementary schools in 94804, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ocean View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany City Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 675 Students
2. Harding Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 475 Students
3. Fairmont Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 503 Students
4. Richmond College Preparatory
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond College Preparatory District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 562 Students
5. Richmond Charter Elementary-benito Juarez
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond Charter Elementary-benito Juarez District • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 502 Students
6. Michelle Obama Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 431 Students
7. Washington Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 323 Students
8. Nystrom Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 444 Students
9. Voices College-bound Language Acad At W. Contra Costa Co
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Voices College-bound Lang Acad @ W. Contra Costa Co District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 245 Students
10. Edward M. Downer Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 425 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 94804, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
94804, CA has a total population of 44,800 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 94804, 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 94804, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 94804, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 94804, 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 94804, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 94804, CA
How many schools are in 94804, CA?
94804, CA has 28 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 15,451 students in total.
How do schools in 94804 perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in 94804 score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in 94804 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 94804?
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: 22%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 23%
- 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: 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: 37%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations