For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,003 students in 94801, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 94801, CA are Washington Elementary School, Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School and Verde Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 94801 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 94801, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94801, CA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
565 Wine St.
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1417
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1417
Gr: K-6 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
960 17th St.
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1418
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1418
Gr: K-6 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Verde Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Giaramita St.
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1408
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1408
Gr: K-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Peres Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
719 Fifth St.
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1407
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1407
Gr: K-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
29 Sixth St.
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1404
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1404
Gr: K-6 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
94801, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Wccusd Community Day School Program (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
715 Chanslor Ave
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1160
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1160
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 94801, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 94801, CA include Washington Elementary School, Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School and Verde Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 94801?
5 public elementary schools are located in 94801.
What is the racial composition of students in 94801?
94801 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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