Best Schools in Hercules, CA
Hercules, CA has a total of 15 schools including 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 7,556 students attend Hercules, CA schools. On average, schools in Hercules score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Hercules greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Hercules, CA
Hercules, CA has 4 high schools with 2,500 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Hercules score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Hercules greatly exceed expectations.
1. Middle College High
SchoolGrade
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West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 281 Students
2. Alhambra Senior High
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Martinez Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1105 Students
3. Hercules High
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West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 734 Students
4. John Swett High
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John Swett Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 380 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hercules, CA
Hercules, CA has 5 middle schools with 2,437 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Hercules score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Hercules N/A.
1. Hercules Middle
SchoolGrade
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West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 590 Students
2. Martinez Junior High
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Martinez Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 767 Students
3. Pinole Middle
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West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 399 Students
4. Carquinez Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
John Swett Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 254 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hercules, CA
Hercules, CA has 6 elementary schools with 2,619 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Hercules score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Hercules N/A.
1. Hanna Ranch Elementary
SchoolGrade
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West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 392 Students
2. Ohlone Elementary
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West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 452 Students
3. John Swett Elementary
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Martinez Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 521 Students
4. Lupine Hills Elementary
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West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 371 Students
5. Ellerhorst Elementary
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West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 312 Students
6. Rodeo Hills Elementary
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John Swett Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 571 Students
7. Mare Island Health And Fitness Academy
SchoolGrade
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Vallejo City Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 427 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hercules, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hercules, CA has a total population of 20,951 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hercules, 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 Hercules, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hercules, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hercules, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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