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K–12 schools

Schools in Richmond

Public elementary, middle and high schools from the 2023–24 directory in Richmond, with grades, enrollment, student–teacher ratios, districts and links to school calendars.

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Districts

School districts

The districts that run public schools in this city, with their school calendars below.

Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez and John Henry High School District and Richmond Charter Academy

3 schools in Richmond · 1,057 students

(510) 215-7009

District website ↗
Calendars

School calendars

No-school days, breaks, early release and events from each district’s public calendar.

All days off

Next day off: Mon, Oct 12 · No School (Indigenous Day) (Classified Training Day) · All days off

West Contra Costa Unified School District calendar

Key dates

  1. No School (Indigenous Day) (Classified Training Day)Monday · All dayKey date
  2. Minimum Day Middle/High Schools (Mark Report Cards)Thursday · All dayKey date
  3. Minimum Day, TK-8 & Middle SchoolsFriday · All dayKey date
  4. Elementary/Teacher Work Day - No Students at Elementary SitesMonday · All dayKey date
  5. Elementary Conference (Min. Days, Elementary Only)Tuesday · Nov 3 – Nov 10Key date
  6. Minimum Day All Schools - *Get out to voteTuesday · All dayKey date

Coming up

  1. Flag FootballMonday · 6:30 PM
  2. Flag FootballMonday · 7:00 PM
  3. Flag FootballWednesday · 4:30 PM
  4. Flag FootballWednesday · 6:30 PM
  5. Flag FootballWednesday · 7:00 PM
  6. Cross CountryThursday · 3:30 PM
  7. FootballFriday · 4:30 PM
  8. FootballFriday · 7:00 PM
  9. PSAT/NMSQT for WCCUSD Gr. 10/11 StudentsSaturday · 8:30 AM · De Anza High School, 5000 Valley View Rd, Richmond, CA 94803, USA
  10. Flag FootballSaturday · 2:30 PM

Last checked Oct 10, 2026, 12:46 AM. Confirm dates with the district ↗. Recurring calendar entries may not appear here.

Next day off: Mon, Oct 12 · Holiday - School Closed · All days off

Making Waves Academy calendar

Key dates

  1. Holiday - School ClosedMonday · All dayKey date
  2. Indigenous People Day - School ClosedMonday · All dayKey date
  3. Veteran's Day - SCHOOL CLOSEDWednesday · All dayKey date
  4. Thanksgiving Break - School ClosedMonday · Nov 23 – Nov 25Key date
  5. THANKSGIVING NO SCHOOL - NOVEMBER BREAKThursday · All dayKey date
  6. DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING NO SCHOOL - NOVEMBER BREAKFriday · All dayKey date

Coming up

  1. Volleyball, Girls JV @ Leadership/RichmondMonday · 4:00 PM · 4075 Lakeside Dr, Richmond, California, 94806, United States
  2. Volleyball, Girls VR @ Leadership/RichmondMonday · 5:30 PM · 4075 Lakeside Dr, Richmond, California, 94806, United States
  3. Lottery Application Opens for 27-28 SYTuesday · All day
  4. SATWednesday · 7:30 AM
  5. Volleyball, Girls JV @ California CrosspointWednesday · 4:00 PM · 25500 Industrial Blvd., Hayward, California, 94545
  6. Volleyball, Girls VR @ California CrosspointWednesday · 5:30 PM · 25500 Industrial Blvd., Hayward, California, 94545
  7. PSATThursday · 7:30 AM
  8. Earthquake Drill All School: Great ShakeoutFriday · 10:15 AM
  9. Fire Drill MS ONLYFriday · 10:20 AM
  10. Semester 1 Progress Reports #2Monday · All day

Last checked Oct 10, 2026, 12:46 AM. Confirm dates with the district ↗. Recurring calendar entries may not appear here.

Next day off: Mon, Oct 12 · Indigenous Peoples' Day – NO SCHOOL · All days off

Richmond College Preparatory calendar

Key dates

  1. Indigenous Peoples' Day – NO SCHOOLMonday · All dayKey date
  2. Latinx Heritage Month (First Day) CLONEThursday · All dayKey date
  3. Early Release WednesdayWednesday · All day · 1014 Florida Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804Key date
  4. Native American Heritage Month (First Day)Sunday · All dayKey date
  5. Early Release WednesdayWednesday · All day · 1014 Florida Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804Key date
  6. Veterans Day – NO SCHOOLWednesday · All dayKey date

Coming up

  1. ELD Benchmarks DueFriday · All day
  2. Spirit Week 🎉Monday · Oct 26 – Oct 30
  3. Early Release WednesdayWednesday · All day · 1014 Florida Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804Key date
  4. Thanksgiving Break – NO SCHOOLMonday · Nov 23 – Nov 27Key date
  5. Native American Heritage Month (Last Day)Monday · All dayKey date
  6. Early Release WednesdayWednesday · All day · 1014 Florida Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804Key date
  7. Board Meeting (Regular Board Meeting)Thursday · 5:30 PM · 1014 Florida Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804
  8. MAP & DIBELS Testing Window 📝Monday · Dec 7 – Dec 11
  9. Spirit Week 🎉Monday · Dec 14 – Dec 18
  10. MAP & DIBELS Testing Window 📝Monday · Dec 14 – Dec 18

Last checked Oct 10, 2026, 12:46 AM. Confirm dates with the district ↗. Recurring calendar entries may not appear here.

20 schools

Elementary schools

Pre-K and kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade.

K–5 · CharterAspire Richmond Technology Academy567 students · 25.8 per teacher3170 Hilltop Mall Rd.K–6Cesar E. Chavez Elementary433 students · 27.1 per teacher960 17th St.K–6Coronado Elementary313 students · 24.1 per teacher2100 Maine Ave.K–6Ford Elementary368 students · 23 per teacher2711 Maricopa Ave.K–6Grant Elementary560 students · 22.4 per teacher2400 Downer Ave.K–6Highland Elementary407 students · 20.4 per teacher2829 Moyers Rd.K–6Lincoln Elementary352 students · 22 per teacher29 Sixth St.K–6Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary382 students · 22.5 per teacher4022 Florida Ave.K–6Michelle Obama Elementary447 students · 23.5 per teacher629 42nd stK–6Murphy Elementary445 students · 20.2 per teacher4350 Valley View Rd.K–6Nystrom Elementary417 students · 23.2 per teacher230 Harbour Way SouthK–6Olinda Elementary319 students · 22.8 per teacher5855 Olinda Rd.K–8Peres Elementary513 students · 21.4 per teacher719 Fifth St.K–5 · CharterRichmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez480 students · 43.6 per teacher1450 Marina Way SouthK–8 · CharterRichmond College Preparatory554 students · 32.6 per teacher214 South 11th St.K–6Sheldon Elementary320 students · 22.9 per teacher2601 May Rd.K–6Stege Elementary245 students · 27.2 per teacher4949 Cypress Ave.K–6Valley View Elementary219 students · 19.9 per teacher3416 Maywood Dr.K–8 · CharterVoices College-Bound Language Acad at W. Contra Costa Co290 students · 29 per teacher201 28th St.K–6Washington Elementary361 students · 22.6 per teacher565 Wine St.
3 schools

Middle and junior high schools

Grades six through eight, roughly.

7–8Lovonya DeJean Middle384 students · 21.3 per teacher3400 Macdonald Ave.6–8 · CharterManzanita Middle89 students · 29.7 per teacher461 33rd St.6–8 · CharterRichmond Charter Academy292 students · 32.4 per teacher1450 Marina Way South
10 schools

High schools

Grades nine through twelve.

6–12 · CharterAspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy595 students · 24.8 per teacher3040 Hilltop Mall Rd.9–12De Anza High1,103 students · 19.7 per teacher5000 Valley View Rd.9–12Greenwood Academy260 students · 16.2 per teacher831 Chanslor Ave.9–12John F. Kennedy High825 students · 20.1 per teacher4300 Cutting Blvd.9–12 · CharterJohn Henry High285 students · 25.9 per teacher1402 Marina Way South9–12 · CharterLeadership Public Schools: Richmond525 students · 23.9 per teacher880 Bissell Ave.5–12 · CharterMaking Waves Academy1,103 students · 16.7 per teacher4123 Lakeside Dr.9–12Middle College High283 students · 25.7 per teacher2600 Mission Bell Dr.9–12Richmond High1,341 students · 19.4 per teacher1250 23rd St.7–12 · CharterSummit Public School: Tamalpais650 students · 27.1 per teacher3020 Hilltop Mall Rd.
3 schools

Private schools

Independent and religious schools, from the U.S. Department of Education’s Private School Survey (2023–24).

Grades 9–12 · Roman CatholicSalesian College Preparatory413 studentsGrades 3–12 · NonsectarianA Better Chance School44 studentsGrades Pre-K–8 · Roman CatholicSt David School146 students
Questions

Schools in Richmond: questions

How many public schools are in Richmond?

33 public schools are located in Richmond, with about 15,727 students: 20 elementary schools, 3 middle and junior high schools, 10 high schools. Source: U.S. Department of Education, 2023–24.

What school districts serve Richmond?

West Contra Costa Unified School District (22 schools); Making Waves Academy (1 school); Aspire Richmond Technology Academy and Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy (2 schools); Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez and John Henry High School District and Richmond Charter Academy (3 schools); Richmond College Preparatory (1 school); Leadership Public Schools: Richmond (1 school); Voices College-Bound Lang Acad @ W. Contra Costa County School District (1 school); Summit Public School: Tamalpais District (1 school); Manzanita Middle School District (1 school).

What is the largest high school in Richmond?

Richmond High, with 1,341 students.

Where can I find school calendars for Richmond?

Each district’s website has its calendar, including the first day of school, breaks and early-release days. The district list on this page links to each one.

What private schools are in Richmond?

3 private schools recorded in the NCES 2023–24 survey: Salesian College Preparatory (grades 9–12, Roman Catholic); St David School (grades Pre-K–8, Roman Catholic); A Better Chance School (grades 3–12, Nonsectarian).

Public school data from the U.S. Department of Education’s Common Core of Data (2023–24 directory; enrollment and teachers as reported to NCES). Private schools: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24); schools located in a private home are not listed. These are historical survey records, not confirmation of current operation. Confirm current location and admissions with each school, and enrollment boundaries with the district.

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