Schools in 94804 — Richmond, California: 15 schools. Average score 14.9 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
94804 has 15 ranked schools in Richmond, averaging a Scope Score of 29.9/100 — 14.9 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 11.4 to 51.5, a 40.1-point spread.
How 94804 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Richmond College Preparatory with a Scope Score of 52 and 27.7% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 94804 averages 32.9%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 94804 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94804 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94804 | Richmond | 15 | Needs Support 29.9/100 | — |
| 94803 | El Sobrante | 5 | Developing 35.0/100 | +5.1 |
| 94806 | Richmond | 14 | Developing 30.0/100 | +0.2 |
| 94801 | Richmond | 7 | Needs Support 23.9/100 | -6.0 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 94804
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 94804 are classified as Growth Engine or On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 94804
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richmond College Preparatory West Contra Costa Unified Growth Engine | 27.7% | Solid 52/100 |
| 2 | Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 13.6% | Developing 48/100 |
| 3 | Richmond Charter Academy West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 11.6% | Developing 45/100 |
| 4 | John Henry High SBE - John Henry High Building Momentum | 10.8% | Developing 44/100 |
| 5 | Caliber: Beta Academy Contra Costa County Office of Education Culture First | 11.7% | Developing 35/100 |
| 6 | Manzanita Middle Contra Costa County Office of Education On the Rise | 3.7% | Developing 33/100 |
| 7 | Richmond High West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 7.0% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 8 | John F. Kennedy High West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 2.5% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 9 | Nystrom Elementary West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 4.6% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 10 | Stege Elementary West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 2.3% | Needs Support 21/100 |
| 11 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 0.9% | Needs Support 21/100 |
| 12 | Coronado Elementary West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 1.6% | Needs Support 20/100 |
| 13 | Grant Elementary West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 1.5% | Needs Support 17/100 |
| 14 | Voices College-Bound Language Academy at West Cont West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 4.5% | Needs Support 17/100 |
| 15 | Ford Elementary West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 2.1% | Needs Support 11/100 |
Schools in 94804 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