Richmond Heights, still called Mira Vista by plenty of longtime residents, climbs the eastern hills above the rest of the city, and the name earns itself: from the right street you get sweeping looks across the bay. It is a quiet, established neighborhood of mid-century and ranch homes on hillside lots, bordered by El Cerrito to the south and running up toward the ridgeline and the Arlington. The setting is the draw. Wildcat Canyon Regional Park spreads across the hills just east, with miles of trails and some of the best ridge hiking in the East Bay, and the Mira Vista golf course adds open green to the neighborhood's upper edge. Streets stay calm and residential, and the elevation keeps things a few degrees cooler and a notch quieter than the flats. The tradeoffs are the usual hillside ones. The winding roads mean you are driving down for groceries and most errands, and the commute starts with a descent to I-80. For buyers who want views, trees, and quick trail access and do not mind the drive, Richmond Heights is one of the city's steadier hill options.




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| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Marin Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Ocean View Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Mira Vista Elementary | Primary | K-8 | |
| Riverside Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Helms Middle | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Fred T. Korematsu Middle | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Lovonya DeJean Middle | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Richmond High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
from CA Dept. of Education
Houseberry recommends using these scores as only a starting point, and conducting your own investigation into what schools fit best for your preferences. School boundaries are not guaranteed and may change. It is important to contact the appropriate school district to confirm enrollment eligibility before making any decision to move to a neighborhood.

















































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