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Schools in 94595 — Walnut Creek, California

94595 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 61.5 — 17.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 43.3 to 80.4, a 37.1-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
61.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
37.1
43.3 – 80.4
Avg Exceeded %
32.4%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
24.7%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 94595 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Tice Creek with a Scope Score of 80 and 59.1% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 32.4% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Chronic absenteeism across 94595 averages 24.7%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 94595 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94595
94595Walnut Creek3Solid
61.5/100
—
94596Walnut Creek3Solid
66.9/100
+5.4
94598Walnut Creek7Solid
64.5/100
+3.0
94591Vallejo8Developing
31.8/100
-29.7
94590Vallejo5Needs Support
24.0/100
-37.5
94589American Canyon5Developing
32.7/100
-28.8

School archetypes in 94595

1 High Ceiling1 Growth Engine1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 94595 is classified as Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 94595

#SchoolExceededScore
1Tice Creek
Walnut Creek Elementary High Ceiling
59.1%Strong
80/100
2Parkmead Elementary
Walnut Creek Elementary Growth Engine
33.9%Solid
61/100
3Acalanes Center for Independent Study
Acalanes Union High Building Momentum
4.3%Developing
43/100

Schools in 94595 on the map

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 94595

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Walnut Creek good?
Walnut Creek's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 61.5/100, which is 17.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. 32.4% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Walnut Creek?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Walnut Creek is Tice Creek with a Scope Score of 80/100 and 59.1% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Walnut Creek schools compare to the state average?
Walnut Creek elementary schools average a Scope Score of 61.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (17.7 points above). The exceeded rate averages 32.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 24.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 43.3 to 80.4, a 37.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Walnut Creek?
Walnut Creek has 3 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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