Highland Elementary
Richmond, CA · West Contra Costa Unified · Grades K-6
5,195th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 8%▼ Declining
Highland Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Highland Elementary 5,195th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 8% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 54th in 2015 to 8th in 2025 — declining.
Highland Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 173 students tested
Highland Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 407 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 54.9% | 60.0% | ▲ 5.1 pts | |
| Asian | 11.6% | 17.0% | ▲ 5.4 pts | |
| Black | 25.8% | 15.5% | ▼ 10.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 3.9% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| White | 5.4% | 3.2% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Highland Elementary
Typical home value $584K in zip 94806 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Highland Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Aspire Richmond Technology AcademyWest Contra Costa Unified · 0.7 mi away · charter4,582nd of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 24% - 1Bayview ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.1 mi away5,541st of 5,659
ELA 14% · Math 11% - 1Riverside ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.3 mi away5,417th of 5,659
ELA 18% · Math 13% - 1Lake ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.4 mi away5,529th of 5,659
ELA 16% · Math 10% - –Harbour Way Elementary Community DayWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.4 mi away
- 1Dover ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.6 mi away5,546th of 5,659
ELA 14% · Math 10% - 5Caliber: Beta AcademyContra Costa County Office of Education · 1.6 mi away · charter3,251st of 5,659
ELA 43% · Math 29% - 1Ford ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.7 mi away5,569th of 5,659
ELA 14% · Math 9%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Highland Elementary in?
Highland Elementary is part of the West Contra Costa Unified district in Richmond, California.
Is Highland Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Highland Elementary 5,195th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 8% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Highland Elementary?
Hispanic 60%, Asian 17%, Black 16%, Two or more races 4% (407 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Highland Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94806 is $584K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.