Elementary Schools in Walnut Creek, California

Above Average2024–25 data15 schools · avg 64.8/100

Walnut Creek, California has 15 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 64.8/100 — 21.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Tice Creek at 80/100, where 59.1% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Walnut Creek schools average 37.7% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 15 schools, 3 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.7% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score

64.8

State avg: 43.8

SchoolScope composite

Score Range

37.1

43.3 – 80.4

Avg Exceeded %

37.7%

State avg: 21.6%

CDE CAASPP 2025

Chronic Absenteeism

12.7%

State avg: 18.1%

CDE Attendance 2025

Schools Ranked

With Scope Scores

How Walnut Creek schools compare

Walnut Creek's 15 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 64.8 — 21.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 43.3 to 80.4, a 37.1-point spread.

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

High-ceiling schools: Walnut Creek schools average 37.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Walnut Creek averages 12.7%, which is above 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 Walnut Creek

10 Strong All-Around3 High Ceiling1 Culture First1 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Walnut Creek ranked by Scope Score

#	School	Exceeded	Score
1	Tice Creek Walnut Creek Elementary High Ceiling	59.1%	Strong 80/100
2	Northgate High Mt. Diablo Unified Strong All-Around	37.9%	Strong 74/100
3	Las Lomas High Acalanes Union High Strong All-Around	36.6%	Strong 74/100
4	Walnut Acres Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified High Ceiling	51.6%	Strong 72/100
5	Buena Vista Elementary Walnut Creek Elementary High Ceiling	51.4%	Strong 72/100
6	Valle Verde Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified Strong All-Around	45.2%	Solid 69/100
7	Walnut Heights Elementary Walnut Creek Elementary Strong All-Around	42.0%	Solid 66/100
8	Foothill Middle Mt. Diablo Unified Strong All-Around	36.2%	Solid 65/100
9	Indian Valley Elementary Walnut Creek Elementary Strong All-Around	37.1%	Solid 65/100
10	Walnut Creek Intermediate Walnut Creek Elementary Strong All-Around	37.7%	Solid 63/100
11	Parkmead Elementary Walnut Creek Elementary Strong All-Around	33.9%	Solid 61/100
12	Murwood Elementary Walnut Creek Elementary Strong All-Around	38.4%	Solid 60/100
13	Bancroft Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified Strong All-Around	33.6%	Solid 60/100
14	Eagle Peak Montessori Mt. Diablo Unified Culture First	20.9%	Developing 46/100
15	Acalanes Center for Independent Study Acalanes Union High Building Momentum	4.3%	Developing 43/100

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 Walnut Creek

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.

Berean Christian High School

Amish · Grades 9-12 · 417 students

14:1Private

Northcreek Academy & Preschool

Brethren · Grades Pre-K-8 · 390 students

13:1Private

Seven Hills School

Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 381 students

8:1Private

Contra Costa Christian School

Brethren · Grades Pre-K-12 · 350 students

13:1Private

St. Mary Elementary School

Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 308 students

19:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Walnut Creek

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Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Walnut Creek good?

Walnut Creek's 15 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 64.8/100, which is 21.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. 37.7% 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 64.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (21.0 points above). The exceeded rate averages 37.7% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.7% 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 15 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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