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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-6

West County Mandarin

West Contra Costa Unified · Contra Costa County · 1575 Mann Drive, Pinole, CA 94564-2522

(510) 231-1453 · www.wccusd.net

9/10
#967
Rank 967 out of 5,722
Top 17%
English Language Arts9/10 · #1057 · 82nd percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #1053 · 82nd percentile
Science9/10 · #730 · 87th percentile

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School Overview

Tucked into the East Bay hills of Pinole, West County Mandarin is one of those hidden gems that draws families from across West Contra Costa who want something a little different from their elementary experience. As a Mandarin immersion school, it offers kids a genuine pathway to bilingualism from kindergarten onward, which tends to attract families who are thinking long-term about their children's opportunities in an increasingly connected world. Pinole itself has a quieter, more small-town feel compared to its busier neighbors like Richmond or Hercules, making it a surprisingly low-key setting for a school with such an ambitious academic focus.

Student Demographics

283 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
94 (33%)
Hispanic
88 (31%)
Multiple Races
51 (18%)
White
20 (7%)
African American
19 (7%)
Filipino
11 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners75 (27%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged116 (41%)
Students with Disabilities27 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

528
Enrollment
24.3
Teachers (FTE)
21.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
23.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #2633 · 56th percentile

100 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found