Schools in 94801 — Richmond, California: 94801 schools clear the bar — but few are pushed past it.
94801 has 7 ranked schools in Richmond, averaging a Scope Score of 23.9/100 — 20.9 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 8.6 to 48.7, a 40.0-point spread.
How 94801 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Leadership Public Schools: Richmond with a Scope Score of 49 and 14.8% of students exceeding standard.
Students are clearing the bar — but few are pushed past it. Schools in 94801 average 13.8% meeting standard but only 4.1% exceeding it. One plausible read: schools in this zip pace toward proficiency rather than past it — worth examining school by school.
Average proficiency falls 4.1 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 94801. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 94801 averages 34.7%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 94801 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94801 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94801 | Richmond | 7 | Needs Support 23.9/100 | — |
| 94803 | El Sobrante | 5 | Developing 35.0/100 | +11.1 |
| 94804 | San Pablo | 15 | Needs Support 29.9/100 | +6.0 |
| 94806 | Richmond | 14 | Developing 30.0/100 | +6.1 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
All schools in 94801
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leadership Public Schools: Richmond West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 14.8% | Developing 49/100 |
| 2 | Lincoln Elementary West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 1.8% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 3 | Washington Elementary West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 6.9% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 4 | Greenwood Academy West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 24/100 |
| 5 | Peres Elementary West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 2.1% | Needs Support 20/100 |
| 6 | Verde Elementary West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 1.1% | Needs Support 13/100 |
| 7 | Cesar E. Chavez Elementary West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 2.2% | Needs Support 9/100 |
Schools in 94801 on the map
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.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology