Top Rankings
West Contra Costa Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 41 public elementary schools serving 16,025 students in West Contra Costa Unified School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in West Contra Costa Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
54 Schools
7,693 Schools
# Students
25,626 Students
3,500,507 Students
# Teachers
1,226 Teachers
172,951 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
West Contra Costa Unified School District, which is ranked #1371 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1342 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Graduation Rate
84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.65
# American Indian Students
62 Students
16,888 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4,051 Students
424,717 Students
% Asian Students
16%
12%
# Hispanic Students
13,922 Students
1,893,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
54%
54%
# Black Students
3,204 Students
169,690 Students
% Black Students
13%
5%
# White Students
2,681 Students
754,767 Students
% White Students
10%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
146 Students
14,663 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,528 Students
219,616 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
2,307
451,616
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,977
377,018
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,068
379,893
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,140
389,353
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,031
393,562
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,036
398,613
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,886
407,977
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,623
280,783
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,678
277,323
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,735
39,712
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,000
34,198
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,983
33,820
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,162
36,556
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,572 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,712 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$630 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$505 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,572
$21,485
Spending / Student
$19,712
$19,787
Best West Contra Costa Unified School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kensington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
90 Highland Blvd.
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 231-1415
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 231-1415
Grades: K-6
| 421 students
Rank: #22.
Madera Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: K-6
| 465 students
Rank: #33.
Hanna Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2480 Refugio Valley Rd.
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1441
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1441
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #44.
Harding Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7230 Fairmont Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1413
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1413
Grades: K-6
| 475 students
Rank: #55.
Olinda Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5855 Olinda Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1452
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1452
Grades: K-6
| 333 students
Rank: #66.
Ohlone Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Turquoise Dr.
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1443
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1443
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #77.
Harbour Way Elementary Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1121 Allview Ave.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1438
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1438
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #88.
West County Mandarin
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1575 Mann Dr.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1453
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1453
Grades: K-6
| 397 students
Rank: #99.
Hercules Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 Refugio Valley Rd.
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1429
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1429
Grades: 6-8
| 590 students
Rank: #1010.
Fairmont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
724 Kearney St.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1448
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1448
Grades: K-6
| 503 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Lupine Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1919 Lupine Rd.
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1411
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1411
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Valley View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3416 Maywood Dr.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1455
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1455
Grades: K-6
| 206 students
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
Ellerhorst Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Pinole Valley Rd.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1426
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1426
Grades: K-6
| 312 students
Rank: #1515.
Collins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1224 Pinole Valley Rd.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1446
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1446
Grades: K-6
| 317 students
Rank: #1616.
Shannon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
685 Marlesta Rd.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1454
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1454
Grades: K-6
| 335 students
Rank: #1717.
Stewart Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2040 Hoke Dr.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1410
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1410
Grades: K-8
| 376 students
Rank: #1818.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
565 Wine St.
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1417
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1417
Grades: K-6
| 323 students
Rank: #1919.
Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2625 Barnard Rd.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1431
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1431
Grades: K-12
| 568 students
Rank: #2020.
Tara Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Dolan Way
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1428
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1428
Grades: K-6
| 347 students
Rank: #2121.
Montalvin Manor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Christine Dr.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1405
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1405
Grades: K-8
| 475 students
Rank: #2222.
Michelle Obama Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
629 42nd St
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 231-1456
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 231-1456
Grades: K-6
| 431 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Murphy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4350 Valley View Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1427
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1427
Grades: K-6
| 404 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Riverside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Amador St.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1409
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1409
Grades: K-6
| 310 students
Rank: #2525.
Sheldon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2601 May Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1414
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1414
Grades: K-6
| 314 students
Rank: #2626.
Betty Reid Soskin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1121 Allview Ave.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1447
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1447
Grades: 6-8
| 401 students
Rank: #2727.
Highland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2829 Moyers Rd.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1424
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1424
Grades: K-6
| 389 students
Rank: #2828.
Nystrom Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
230 Harbour Way S.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1406
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1406
Grades: K-6
| 444 students
Rank: #2929.
Edward M. Downer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1231 18th St.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 234-3851
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 234-3851
Grades: K-6
| 425 students
Rank: #3030.
Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Eleventh St.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1451
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1451
Grades: K-6
| 362 students
Rank: #3131.
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
960 17th St.
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1418
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1418
Grades: K-6
| 435 students
Rank: #3232.
Ford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2711 Maricopa Ave.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1421
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1421
Grades: K-6
| 395 students
Rank: #3333.
Bayview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3001 16th St.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1401
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1401
Grades: K-6
| 325 students
Rank: #3434.
Dover Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1870 19th St.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1420
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1420
Grades: K-6
| 530 students
Rank: #3535.
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
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