K-12 Schools

1. West Contra Costa Unified School District
   • Serves Richmond and surrounding communities
   • Notable schools: Richmond High School, El Cerrito High School
2. Making Waves Academy
   • Charter school known for its college preparatory program
   • Serves grades 5-12
3. Leadership Public Schools: Richmond
   • Charter high school focused on college readiness and technology integration

Colleges and Universities

1. Contra Costa College
   • Community college offering associate degrees and certificates
   • Strong transfer programs to four-year universities
2. University of California, Berkeley (nearby in Berkeley, CA)
   • World-renowned research university
   • Consistently ranked among the top public universities globally
3. California State University, East Bay (nearby in Hayward, CA)
   • Offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs
   • Known for its business and education programs