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Best Schools in Richvale, California

1 schools · 1 Elementary

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 1

Districts: 1

Avg Rating: 8.9/10

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Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Richvale Elementary

STAAR proficiency rose +4.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Richvale schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Richvale

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Richvale Elementary	8.9 / 10	Elementary	—	96th

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At a glance

Avg school rating: 8.9/10
Bachelor's degree or higher: 37%
Owner-occupied homes: 100%

About Schools in Richvale, California

Richvale, California is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 elementary school.

With an average rating of 8.9 out of 10, schools in Richvale perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Richvale is Richvale Elementary with a composite score of 8.9/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Richvale is served by 1 school district: Biggs Unified. These districts collectively serve 548 students.

Richvale's community shows 37% bachelor's degree attainment. The poverty rate in the area is 23.7%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Elementary Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Richvale Elementary 52 students · Kindergarten–5th	52	Kindergarten–5th	8.9

Schools in Richvale

Richvale, California · 1 school

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Population

College Educated

37%

Homeownership

100%

Poverty Rate

23.7%

Community Profile

It is an area where 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The area has a poverty rate of 23.7%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: California
Elementary: 1

Resources

🔍 Google "Richvale schools" 🏫 GreatSchools Richvale 📊 Niche Richvale Rankings 📍 Google Maps: Schools

School District

Biggs Unified

3 schools · 548 students

Nearby Cities

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15 mi

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Hamilton City (3 schools)

22 mi

Sacramento (2 schools)

26 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Richvale, California

How many schools are in Richvale, California?

Richvale has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Richvale, California?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Richvale is 8.9 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Richvale, California?

The top-ranked school in Richvale on MySchoolScout is Richvale Elementary with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What is the best elementary school in Richvale, California?

The top-ranked elementary school in Richvale on MySchoolScout is Richvale Elementary with a composite score of 8.9/10.

How many school districts serve Richvale, California?

Richvale is served by 1 school district: Biggs Unified.

What is the education level in Richvale, California?

According to Census data, 37% of adults in Richvale have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Richvale, California?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Richvale is 17.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Richvale, California?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.