El Cerrito · 94530

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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94530 at a glance

94530 (El Cerrito) has 6 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

3Elementary schools 3High schools

2024–25 CAASPP reporting
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Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

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Elementary schools

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State avg.
38.9

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3 comparable schools · average 54.7/100 · range 39.3–77.9

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State avg.
54.0

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3 comparable schools · average 54.4/100 · range 46.1–59.5

Explore ZIP codes near 94530

ZIP	Area	Ranked schools	Distance
94706	Albany	5	1.7 mi
94804	Richmond	15	2.7 mi
94702	Berkeley	3	3.0 mi
94803	El Sobrante	5	3.7 mi
94801	Richmond	6	3.9 mi

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Patterns across the ZIP

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Building Momentum 4 High Ceiling 1 Culture First 1

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Schools in 94530

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Elementary schools in 94530 · 3 schools

School	Exceeded	Score
Madera Elementary West Contra Costa Unified High Ceiling	56.7%	98th percentile · StrongScope Score 78/100
Harding Elementary West Contra Costa Unified Culture First	31.3%	72nd percentile · SolidScope Score 47/100
Fairmont Elementary West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum	26.2%	59th percentile · SolidScope Score 39/100

High schools in 94530 · 3 schools

School	Exceeded	Score
Summit Public School K2 Contra Costa County Office of Education Building Momentum	17.5%	70th percentile · SolidScope Score 60/100
El Cerrito High West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum	18.9%	65th percentile · SolidScope Score 58/100
Invictus Academy of Richmond Contra Costa County Office of Education Building Momentum	10.0%	28th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 46/100

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Sources & reporting years

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Data limitations

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Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 94530?

This SchoolScope directory lists 6 public schools in 94530 (El Cerrito) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.

Which schools have the highest scores in 94530?

Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Madera Elementary (78/100). High: Summit Public School K2 (60/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.

Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?

Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.

Are schools in 94530 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?

No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.

What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?

Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.

Where do these results come from?

The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

All California Schools West Contra Costa Unified Contra Costa County Office of Education El Cerrito Schools Zip 94706 Zip 94804 Zip 94702 Zip 94803 Zip 94801

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