School District · California
West Contra Costa Unified School District
📍 Richmond, CA · Contra Costa County · NCES LEAID 0632550
3/10
Rating
25,737
Students
54
Schools
Kindergarten – 12th
Grade Span
9
Zip Codes
District Contact & Information
Source: NCES CCD 2024–25Grades Served
Kindergarten – 12th
District Phone
District Website
District Mailing Address
1108 Bissell Ave., Richmond, CA 94801
Enrollment
25,737 students
Schools
54
County
NCES District ID (LEAID)
0632550
District Type
Public School District
Schools in West Contra Costa Unified School District
54 schools listed| School | Level | Grades | Students | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanna Ranch Elementary | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 421 | Hercules |
| Lupine Hills Elementary | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 387 | Hercules |
| Ohlone Elementary | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 482 | Hercules |
| Betty Reid Soskin Middle | Middle | 6th – 8th | 372 | El Sobrante |
| Fred T. Korematsu Middle | Middle | 7th – 8th | 708 | El Cerrito |
| Helms Middle | Middle | 7th – 8th | 558 | San Pablo |
| Hercules Middle | Middle | 6th – 8th | 596 | Hercules |
| Lovonya DeJean Middle | Middle | 7th – 8th | 381 | Richmond |
| Pinole Middle | Middle | 7th – 8th | 381 | Pinole |
| De Anza High | High | 9th – 12th | 1,047 | Richmond |
| El Cerrito High | High | 9th – 12th | 1,460 | El Cerrito |
| Greenwood Academy | High | 9th – 12th | 200 | Richmond |
| Hercules High | High | 9th – 12th | 767 | Hercules |
| John F. Kennedy High | High | 9th – 12th | 740 | Richmond |
| Middle College High | High | 9th – 12th | 294 | San Pablo |
| Pinole Valley High | High | 9th – 12th | 1,245 | Pinole |
| Richmond High | High | 9th – 12th | 1,280 | Richmond |
| Bayview Elementary | Other | Kindergarten – 6th | 335 | San Pablo |
| Cameron | Other | — | — | El Cerrito |
| Cesar E. Chavez Elementary | Other | Kindergarten – 6th | 408 | Richmond |
| Collins Elementary | Other | Kindergarten – 6th | 311 | Pinole |
| Coronado Elementary | Other | Kindergarten – 6th | 307 | Richmond |
| Dover Elementary | Other | Kindergarten – 6th | 458 | San Pablo |
| Edward M. Downer Elementary | Other | Kindergarten – 6th | 388 | San Pablo |
| Ellerhorst Elementary | Other | Kindergarten – 6th | 319 | Pinole |
| Fairmont Elementary | Other | Kindergarten – 6th | 537 | El Cerrito |
| Ford Elementary | Other | Kindergarten – 6th | 371 | Richmond |
| Grant Elementary | Other | Kindergarten – 6th | 551 | Richmond |
| Harbour Way Elementary Community Day | Other | Kindergarten – 8th | — | El Sobrante |
| Harding Elementary | Other | Kindergarten – 6th | 481 | El Cerrito |
| Highland Elementary | Other | Kindergarten – 6th | 377 | Richmond |
| Kensington Elementary | Other | Kindergarten – 6th | 473 | Kensington |
| Lake Elementary | Other | Kindergarten – 6th | 350 | San Pablo |
| Lincoln Elementary | Other | Kindergarten – 6th | 339 | Richmond |
| Madera Elementary | Other | Kindergarten – 6th | 457 | El Cerrito |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary | Other | Kindergarten – 6th | 375 | Richmond |
| Michelle Obama Elementary | Other | Kindergarten – 6th | 431 | Richmond |
| Mira Vista Elementary | Other | Kindergarten – 8th | 510 | Richmond |
| Montalvin Manor Elementary | Other | Kindergarten – 8th | 474 | San Pablo |
| Murphy Elementary | Other | Kindergarten – 6th | 460 | El Sobrante |
| Nystrom Elementary | Other | Kindergarten – 6th | 415 | Richmond |
| Olinda Elementary | Other | Kindergarten – 6th | 318 | El Sobrante |
| Peres Elementary | Other | Kindergarten – 8th | 538 | Richmond |
| Riverside Elementary | Other | Kindergarten – 6th | 343 | Richmond |
| Shannon Elementary | Other | Kindergarten – 6th | 355 | Pinole |
| Sheldon Elementary | Other | Kindergarten – 6th | 318 | Richmond |
| Stege Elementary | Other | Kindergarten – 6th | 225 | Richmond |
| Stewart Elementary | Other | Kindergarten – 8th | 379 | Pinole |
| Tara Hills Elementary | Other | Kindergarten – 6th | 317 | San Pablo |
| Valley View Elementary | Other | Kindergarten – 6th | 220 | Richmond |
| Verde Elementary | Other | Kindergarten – 8th | 341 | Richmond |
| Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy | Other | Kindergarten – 12th | 420 | San Pablo |
| Washington Elementary | Other | Kindergarten – 6th | 385 | Richmond |
| West County Mandarin | Other | Kindergarten – 8th | 528 | Pinole |
Zip Codes Served by West Contra Costa Unified School District
9 zip codes| Zip Code | City | County | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94530 | El Cerrito | Contra Costa County | CA |
| 94547 | Hercules | Contra Costa County | CA |
| 94564 | Pinole | Contra Costa County | CA |
| 94708 | Berkeley | Contra Costa County | CA |
| 94801 | Richmond | Contra Costa County | CA |
| 94803 | El Sobrante | Contra Costa County | CA |
| 94804 | Richmond | Contra Costa County | CA |
| 94805 | Richmond | Contra Costa County | CA |
| 94806 | San Pablo | Contra Costa County | CA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in West Contra Costa Unified School District?▼
West Contra Costa Unified School District serves 9 zip codes: 94530, 94547, 94564, 94708, 94801, 94803, 94804, 94805, 94806. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is West Contra Costa Unified School District rated?▼
West Contra Costa Unified School District has an overall rating of 3 out of 10 (Below Average), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (CAASPP 2023–24). That places it in the 29th percentile among California school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within California only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend West Contra Costa Unified School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 25,737 students across 54 schools for West Contra Costa Unified School District.
What grades does West Contra Costa Unified School District serve?▼
West Contra Costa Unified School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
What schools are in West Contra Costa Unified School District?▼
NCES lists 54 schools operating under West Contra Costa Unified School District: 3 elementary, 6 middle, 8 high, 37 other or combined. Each school's grade span, enrollment and city are listed on this page. Attendance zones are set by the district and a school on this list is not necessarily the one your address is assigned to.
How do I contact West Contra Costa Unified School District?▼
You can reach West Contra Costa Unified School District by phone at (510)231-1100 or online at www.wccusd.net or by mail at 1108 Bissell Ave., Richmond, CA 94801. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About West Contra Costa Unified School District
West Contra Costa Unified School District is a public school district serving 9 zip codes in California, primarily in Contra Costa County. It carries an overall rating of 3/10 (Below Average), the 29th percentile among California districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (CAASPP 2023–24) and is ranked only against other California districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
Schools in this district
NCES lists 54 schools operating under West Contra Costa Unified School District — 3 elementary, 6 middle, 8 high and 37 other or combined. The largest by enrollment is El Cerrito High with 1,460 students. School-level enrollment comes from the NCES Common Core of Data school directory; a school with no reported enrollment is shown with a dash rather than a zero.
Checking your own address
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (510)231-1100 before making a housing decision.