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Best Schools in Hercules, CA
Hercules, CA has 17 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 9 elementary) serving 9,269 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Hercules meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hercules, CA
The top high schools in Hercules, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hercules High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 734 Students
2. Pinole Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1280 Students
3. Alhambra Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Martinez Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1105 Students
4. John Swett High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
John Swett Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 380 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hercules, CA
The top middle schools in Hercules, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Martinez Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Martinez Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 767 Students
2. Hercules Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 590 Students
3. Carquinez Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
John Swett Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 254 Students
4. Pinole Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 399 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hercules, CA
The top elementary schools in Hercules, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ohlone Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 452 Students
2. West County Mandarin
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 397 Students
3. John Swett Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Martinez Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 521 Students
4. Ellerhorst Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 312 Students
5. Hanna Ranch Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 392 Students
6. Lupine Hills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 371 Students
7. Collins Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 317 Students
8. Rodeo Hills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
John Swett Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 571 Students
9. Mare Island Health And Fitness Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
To read more about these statistics, please visit Hercules, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hercules, CA
How many schools are in Hercules, CA?
Hercules, CA has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 9,269 students in total.
How do schools in Hercules perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Hercules score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Hercules meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hercules?
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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- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 27%
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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Hercules
5 of 5 schools in Hercules carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 2C: 1
All 5 public schools we grade in Hercules. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.