For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,146 students in 94804, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 94804, CA are Richmond Charter Elementary-benito Juarez, Manzanita Middle School and Nystrom Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 94804 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 94804, 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 94804, CA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richmond Charter Elementary-benito Juarez
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Marina Way South
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-7009
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-7009
Gr: K-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Manzanita Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
461 33rd St.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 222-3500
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 222-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
Rank: #33.
Nystrom Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
230 Harbour Way South
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1406
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1406
Gr: K-6 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Richmond Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Marina Way South
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 235-2465
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 235-2465
Gr: 6-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Stege Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4949 Cypress Ave.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1425
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1425
Gr: K-6 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Ford Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2711 Maricopa Ave.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1421
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1421
Gr: K-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Maine Ave.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1419
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1419
Gr: K-6 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Downer Ave.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1422
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1422
Gr: K-6 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4022 Florida Ave.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1403
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1403
Gr: K-6 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
94804, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kappa Continuation High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4300 Cutting Blvd
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 234-1434
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 234-1434
Gr: 9-12
Omega Continuation High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1250 23rd St
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-3348
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-3348
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 94804, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 94804, CA include Richmond Charter Elementary-benito Juarez, Manzanita Middle School and Nystrom Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 94804?
9 public elementary schools are located in 94804.
What is the racial composition of students in 94804?
94804 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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