Elementary Schools in Walnut Creek, California: Walnut Creek schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
Walnut Creek, California has 10 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 65.2/100 — 21.5 points above the 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 41.3% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 10 schools, 3 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 8.4% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Schools | Avg Score | Exceeded | vs State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 10 | Solid 65.2/100 | 41.3% | +21.5 |
| High | 3 | Solid 63.8/100 | 26.3% | +16.3 |
| Middle | 3 | Solid 69.2/100 | 40.7% | +28.7 |
How Walnut Creek schools compare
Walnut Creek has 10 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 65.2/100 — 21.5 points above the state average of 43.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).
The top-ranked school is Tice Creek with a Scope Score of 80 and 59.1% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Walnut Creek schools average 41.3% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%.
Chronic absenteeism in Walnut Creek averages 8.4% — below the state average of 18.1%.
How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%
School archetypes in Walnut Creek
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Every school in Walnut Creek
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | 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.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology