For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,648 students in Richmond, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Richmond, CA are Richmond College Preparatory, Mira Vista Elementary School and Caliber Changemakers Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richmond, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Richmond have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Richmond, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richmond College Preparatory
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
214 S. 11th St.
Richmond, CA 94802
(510) 235-2066
Richmond, CA 94802
(510) 235-2066
Grades: K-8
| 562 students
Rank: #22.
Mira Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6397 Hazel Ave.
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 231-1416
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 231-1416
Grades: K-8
| 512 students
Rank: #33.
Caliber Changemakers Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Oregon St.
Richmond, CA 94805
(707) 563-9827
Richmond, CA 94805
(707) 563-9827
Grades: K-8
| 919 students
Rank: #44.
Manzanita Middle School
Magnet School
Charter 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
Grades: 6-8
| 82 students
Rank: #55.
Richmond Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Marina Way S.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 235-2465
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 235-2465
Grades: 6-8
| 324 students
Rank: #66.
Peres Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
719 Fifth St.
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1407
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1407
Grades: K-8
| 537 students
Rank: #77.
Verde Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Giaramita St.
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1408
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1408
Grades: K-8
| 308 students
Rank: #88.
Lovonya Dejean Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Macdonald Ave.
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 231-1430
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 231-1430
Grades: 7-8
| 404 students
Richmond, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5000 Patterson Cir.
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 235-5464
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 235-5464
Grades: 6-8
| 847 students
P. O. Box 2961
Richmond, CA 94802
(510) 334-3684
Richmond, CA 94802
(510) 334-3684
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Kappa Continuation High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4300 Cutting Blvd
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 234-1434
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 234-1434
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Omega Continuation High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1250 23rd St
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-3348
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-3348
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Wccusd Community Day School Program (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
715 Chanslor Ave
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1160
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1160
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
West County Community High School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
777 Sonoma St
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 230-4105
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 230-4105
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Richmond, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Richmond, CA include Richmond College Preparatory, Mira Vista Elementary School and Caliber Changemakers Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Richmond?
8 public middle schools are located in Richmond.
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond?
Richmond public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Richmond are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Richmond include: Manzanita Middle School vs. Richmond Charter Academy, Richmond Charter Academy vs. Manzanita Middle School
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