Best public schools in Hercules, CA
All 5 public schools in Hercules, ranked by the share of students who met California's reading (ELA) standard on the spring 2026 state tests, with math results and nearby home values.
5public schools
2,711students enrolled, 2025-26
51%median school, reading (ELA)
39%median school, math
$736Kmedian typical home value across school ZIP codes
Hercules High has the highest reading result in Hercules at 71%, and Ohlone Elementary has the highest math result at 66%. The median Hercules school is about the same as the Contra Costa County reading average (52%) and 2 points above the California average (49%). Schools here belong to West Contra Costa Unified. Typical home values in these schools' ZIP codes range from $736K to $736K.
Hercules elementary schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohlone ElementaryHercules · Grades K-5 | West Contra Costa Unified | 65% | 66% | $736K |
| 2 | Hanna Ranch ElementaryHercules · Grades K-5 | West Contra Costa Unified | 50% | 39% | $736K |
| 3 | Lupine Hills ElementaryHercules · Grades K-5 | West Contra Costa Unified | 39% | 42% | $736K |
Hercules middle schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hercules MiddleHercules · Grades 6-8 | West Contra Costa Unified | 51% | 39% | $736K |
Hercules high schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | UC admits, fall 2025 | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hercules HighHercules · Grades 9-12 | West Contra Costa Unified | 71% | 36% | 49 | $736K |
How Hercules compares
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| Hercules (median school) | 51% | 39% |
| Contra Costa County | 52% | 43% |
| California | 49% | 38% |