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Elementary Schools in Concord, California

Below Average2024–25 data21 schools · avg 34.3/100

Concord, California has 21 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 34.3/100 — 9.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Concord High at 54/100, where 10.3% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Concord schools average 11.3% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.3% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
34.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
37.5
16.7 – 54.2
Avg Exceeded %
11.3%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
26.3%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
21
With Scope Scores

How Concord schools compare

Concord's 21 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.3 — 9.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 16.7 to 54.2, a 37.5-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Concord High with a Scope Score of 54 and 10.3% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Concord averages 26.3%, which is below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Concord

2 Culture First19 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Concord ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Concord High
Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum
10.3%Solid
54/100
2Monte Gardens Elementary
Mt. Diablo Unified Culture First
23.7%Developing
50/100
3Highlands Elementary
Mt. Diablo Unified Culture First
22.3%Developing
49/100
4Silverwood Elementary
Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum
22.4%Developing
47/100
5Ayers Elementary
Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum
21.9%Developing
42/100
6Pine Hollow Middle
Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum
16.6%Developing
42/100
7Mt. Diablo High
Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum
7.2%Developing
42/100
8Holbrook Language Academy
Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum
12.8%Developing
40/100
9Woodside Elementary
Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum
16.4%Developing
39/100
10El Monte Elementary
Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum
15.4%Developing
38/100
11Westwood Elementary
Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum
17.1%Developing
36/100
12Ygnacio Valley High
Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum
5.7%Developing
35/100
13Mountain View Elementary
Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum
10.7%Developing
32/100
14Sun Terrace Elementary
Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum
9.7%Needs Support
29/100
15El Dorado Middle
Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum
6.2%Needs Support
26/100
16Cambridge Elementary
Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum
2.4%Needs Support
23/100
17Ygnacio Valley Elementary
Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum
6.2%Needs Support
22/100
18Meadow Homes Elementary
Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum
2.4%Needs Support
19/100
19Olympic Continuation High
Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum
0.7%Needs Support
19/100
20Oak Grove Middle
Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum
4.0%Needs Support
18/100
21Wren Avenue Elementary
Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum
4.3%Needs Support
17/100

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.

Private Schools in Concord

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

De La Salle High School
Roman Catholic · Grades 9-12 · 1028 students
15:1Private
Carondelet High School
Roman Catholic · Grades 9-12 · 819 students
15:1Private
Tabernacle Christian Schools, Inc.
Presbyterian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 475 students
17:1Private
Kings Valley Christian School
Presbyterian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 327 students
15:1Private
St. Francis of Assisi
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 305 students
22:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Concord

  • 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 Concord good?
Concord's 21 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.3/100, which is 9.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. 11.3% 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 Concord?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Concord is Concord High with a Scope Score of 54/100 and 10.3% 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 Concord schools compare to the state average?
Concord elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (9.5 points below). The exceeded rate averages 11.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 16.7 to 54.2, a 37.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Concord?
Concord has 21 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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