Mira Vista Elementary

Mira Vista sits in the hills above Richmond, a neighborhood that offers sweeping Bay views and a quieter, more residential feel than the flatlands below — it's the kind of area where families have put down roots for generations. The school serves a broad K-8 range, which means kids stay together longer and build a real sense of community before heading off to high school. Families looking for a neighborhood school with a tight-knit feel in an otherwise underrated corner of the East Bay will find a lot to like here, even as the school continues to grow academically.