For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,570 students in 94530, CA (there are , serving 854 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 94530, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 94530, CA are Madera Elementary School, Harding Elementary School and El Cerrito High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 94530 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94530, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94530, CA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madera Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8500 Madera Dr.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1412
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1412
Gr: K-6 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Harding Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7230 Fairmont Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1413
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1413
Gr: K-6 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
El Cerrito High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
540 Ashbury Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1437
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1437
Gr: 9-12 | 1,476 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Fairmont Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
724 Kearney St.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1448
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1448
Gr: K-6 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7125 Donal Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1449
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1449
Gr: 7-8 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Invictus Academy Of Richmond
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7150 Portola Dr.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 994-0888
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 994-0888
Gr: 7-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Summit ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School K2
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Elm St.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 374-4093
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 374-4093
Gr: 7-12 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
94530, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7125 Donal Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-6200
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-6200
Gr: K-6 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 94530, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 94530, CA include Madera Elementary School, Harding Elementary School and El Cerrito High School.
How many public schools are located in 94530?
8 public schools are located in 94530.
What percentage of students in 94530 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 94530 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94530?
94530 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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