For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 857 students in 94801, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 94801, CA are Verde Elementary School and Peres Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 94801 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 94801, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94801, CA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Verde Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Giaramita St.
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1408
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1408
Gr: K-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Peres Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
719 Fifth St.
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1407
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1407
Gr: K-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
94801, California 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Wccusd Community Day School Program (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
715 Chanslor Ave
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1160
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1160
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 94801, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 94801, CA include Verde Elementary School and Peres Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 94801?
2 public middle schools are located in 94801.
What is the racial composition of students in 94801?
94801 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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