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Schools in 94596 — Walnut Creek, California

94596 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 66.9 — 23.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 60.4 to 74.0, a 13.6-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
66.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
13.6
60.4 – 74.0
Avg Exceeded %
39.0%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
12.7%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 94596 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Las Lomas High with a Scope Score of 74 and 36.6% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 39.0% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 94596 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +11.2 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 94596 averages 12.7%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 94596 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94596
94596Walnut Creek3Solid
66.9/100
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94595Walnut Creek3Solid
61.5/100
-5.4
94598Walnut Creek7Solid
64.5/100
-2.4
94591Vallejo8Developing
31.8/100
-35.1
94601Oakland11Needs Support
25.1/100
-41.9
94590Vallejo5Needs Support
24.0/100
-43.0

School archetypes in 94596

2 Growth Engine1 Strong All-Around

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 94596 are classified as Growth Engine (2) — 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 94596

#SchoolExceededScore
1Las Lomas High
Acalanes Union High Strong All-Around
36.6%Strong
74/100
2Walnut Heights Elementary
Walnut Creek Elementary Growth Engine
42.0%Solid
66/100
3Murwood Elementary
Walnut Creek Elementary Growth Engine
38.4%Solid
60/100

Schools in 94596 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 94596

  • 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 66.9/100, which is 23.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. 39.0% 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 Las Lomas High with a Scope Score of 74/100 and 36.6% 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 66.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (23.2 points above). The exceeded rate averages 39.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 60.4 to 74.0, a 13.6-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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