Riverside Elementary
Richmond, CA · West Contra Costa Unified · Grades K-6
5,417th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 4%▼ Declining
Riverside Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Riverside Elementary 5,417th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 4% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 20th in 2015 to 4th in 2025 — declining.
Riverside Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 168 students tested
Riverside Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 345 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 62.0% | 60.6% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Black | 15.8% | 15.7% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Asian | 13.4% | 13.9% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| White | 5.7% | 4.6% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 4.1% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.9% | 1.2% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Riverside Elementary
Typical home value $584K in zip 94806 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Riverside Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Ford ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 0.8 mi away5,569th of 5,659
ELA 14% · Math 9% - 2Michelle Obama ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 0.9 mi away4,913th of 5,659
ELA 20% · Math 24% - 5Mira Vista ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.2 mi away3,127th of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 33% - 1Grant ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.2 mi away5,645th of 5,659
ELA 7% · Math 5% - 1Highland ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.3 mi away5,195th of 5,659
ELA 16% · Math 21% - 1Dover ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.3 mi away5,546th of 5,659
ELA 14% · Math 10% - 1Edward M. Downer ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.3 mi away5,440th of 5,659
ELA 14% · Math 16% - 1Stege ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.5 mi away5,644th of 5,659
ELA 9% · Math 3%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Riverside Elementary in?
Riverside Elementary is part of the West Contra Costa Unified district in Richmond, California.
Is Riverside Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Riverside Elementary 5,417th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 4% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Riverside Elementary?
Hispanic 61%, Black 16%, Asian 14%, White 5% (345 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Riverside 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.