Washington Elementary
Richmond, CA · West Contra Costa Unified · Grades K-6
5,141st of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 9%▼ Declining
Washington Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Washington Elementary 5,141st of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 9% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 37th in 2015 to 9th in 2025 — declining.
Washington Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 180 students tested
Washington Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 361 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 62.4% | 79.8% | ▲ 17.4 pts | |
| White | 15.4% | 10.0% | ▼ 5.4 pts | |
| Black | 18.2% | 4.7% | ▼ 13.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 3.3% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| Asian | 2.9% | 2.2% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Washington Elementary
Typical home value $521K in zip 94801 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Washington Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Lincoln ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 1 mi away5,619th of 5,659
ELA 9% · Math 8% - 2Nystrom ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.1 mi away5,023rd of 5,659
ELA 20% · Math 21% - 7Richmond College PreparatoryWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.2 mi away · charter1,854th of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 50% - 1Peres ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.5 mi away5,630th of 5,659
ELA 8% · Math 7% - 4Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito JuarezWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.7 mi away · charter3,711th of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 28% - 1Coronado ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.7 mi away5,598th of 5,659
ELA 9% · Math 11% - 1Cesar E. Chavez ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 2.1 mi away5,623rd of 5,659
ELA 8% · Math 8% - 1Voices College-Bound Language Academy at West Contra Costa CountyWest Contra Costa Unified · 2.2 mi away · charter5,406th of 5,659
ELA 18% · Math 13%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Washington Elementary in?
Washington Elementary is part of the West Contra Costa Unified district in Richmond, California.
Is Washington Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Washington Elementary 5,141st of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 9% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Washington Elementary?
Hispanic 80%, White 10%, Black 5%, Two or more races 3% (361 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Washington Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94801 is $521K 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.