Elementary Schools in Walnut Creek, California
10 schools ranked by our 6-dimension composite score — exceeded vs. met standard, growth, absenteeism, suspension, and baseline proficiency.
How Walnut Creek schools compare
Walnut Creek's 10 ranked elementary schools average a composite score of 64.4 — 18.9 points above the California state average of 45.5. Scores range from 54.8 to 68.8, a 13.9-point spread.
The top-ranked school is Walnut Acres Elementary with a composite of 68.8 and 51.5% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling schools: Walnut Creek schools average 41.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.0%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.
Chronic absenteeism in Walnut Creek averages 7.6%, which is above the state average of 18.7%.
Avg Composite
64.4
State avg: 45.5
Score Range
13.9
54.8 – 68.8
Avg Exceeded %
41.1%
State avg: 21.0%
Schools Ranked
10
With composite scores