Walnut Creek, CA public schools

16 public schools. Tick schools to compare their trends.

ZIP codes: 94595945969459794598

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.

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Acalanes Center for Independent Study
Grades 9–12 Alternative · Acalanes Union High
28%
−4 vs state
68%
+11 vs state
18%
−15 vs state
9% Average of math, English and science: 47% in 2022-23 → 38% in 2025-26 16% 61 White 64%
Bancroft Elementary
Grades K–5 · Mt. Diablo Unified
56%
+14 vs state
59%
+13 vs state
50%
+14 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 56% in 2022-23 → 55% in 2025-26 23% 672 White 34%
Buena Vista Elementary
Grades K–5 · Walnut Creek Elementary
73%
+31 vs state
75%
+28 vs state
74%
+39 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 74% in 2022-23 → 74% in 2025-26 18% 495 White 40%
Contra Costa School of Performing Arts
Grades 6–12 Charter · Contra Costa School of Performing Arts District
19%
−16 vs state · 2024-25
41%
−9 vs state · 2024-25
29%
−4 vs state · 2024-25
Average of math, English and science: 29% in 2021-22 → 30% in 2024-25 29% 285 Hispanic 43%
Eagle Peak Montessori
Grades 1–8 Charter · Mt. Diablo Unified
46%
+6 vs state
66%
+18 vs state
61%
+26 vs state
10% Average of math, English and science: 67% in 2022-23 → 57% in 2025-26 8% 301 White 34%
Foothill Middle
Grades 6–8 · Mt. Diablo Unified
65%
+28 vs state
73%
+23 vs state
60%
+25 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 63% in 2022-23 → 66% in 2025-26 8% 1,005 White 44%
Indian Valley Elementary
Grades K–5 · Walnut Creek Elementary
64%
+23 vs state
65%
+18 vs state
59%
+23 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 62% in 2022-23 → 62% in 2025-26 21% 355 White 41%
Las Lomas High
Grades 9–12 · Acalanes Union High
51%
+19 vs state
67%
+10 vs state
52%
+13 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 62% in 2022-23 → 57% in 2025-26 15% 1,577 White 51%
Murwood Elementary
Grades K–5 · Walnut Creek Elementary
65%
+23 vs state
66%
+19 vs state
52%
+16 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 67% in 2022-23 → 61% in 2025-26 22% 451 White 50%
Northgate High
Grades 9–12 · Mt. Diablo Unified
61%
+29 vs state
83%
+26 vs state
54%
+16 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 62% in 2022-23 → 66% in 2025-26 22% 1,546 White 46%
Parkmead Elementary
Grades K–5 · Walnut Creek Elementary
72%
+30 vs state
70%
+24 vs state
60%
+25 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 70% in 2022-23 → 67% in 2025-26 19% 478 White 48%
Tice Creek
Grades K–8 · Walnut Creek Elementary
78%
+39 vs state
83%
+35 vs state
67%
+32 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 71% in 2022-23 → 76% in 2025-26 8% 451 White 44%
Valle Verde Elementary
Grades K–5 · Mt. Diablo Unified
71%
+30 vs state
70%
+23 vs state
58%
+23 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 68% in 2022-23 → 66% in 2025-26 16% 485 White 47%
Walnut Acres Elementary
Grades K–5 · Mt. Diablo Unified
82%
+40 vs state
79%
+33 vs state
64%
+29 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 72% in 2022-23 → 75% in 2025-26 15% 689 White 45%
Walnut Creek Intermediate
Grades 6–8 · Walnut Creek Elementary
71%
+34 vs state
73%
+24 vs state
67%
+32 vs state
17% Average of math, English and science: 53% in 2022-23 → 70% in 2025-26 15% 940 White 48%
Walnut Heights Elementary
Grades K–5 · Walnut Creek Elementary
68%
+26 vs state
72%
+25 vs state
61%
+26 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 72% in 2022-23 → 67% in 2025-26 15% 427 White 55%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.