Schools in 94521 — Concord, California: 94521 schools average near the state. The 28.7-point spread is where the choice actually lives.
94521 has 9 ranked schools in Concord, averaging a Scope Score of 43.4/100 — within 1.5 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 30.2 to 58.9, a 28.7-point spread.
How 94521 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Clayton Valley Charter High with a Scope Score of 59 and 24.6% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 94521 averages 17.1%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 94521 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94521 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94521 | Concord | 9 | Developing 43.4/100 | — |
| 94520 | Concord | 4 | Needs Support 28.8/100 | -14.6 |
| 94519 | Concord | 4 | Developing 31.9/100 | -11.5 |
| 94523 | Pleasant Hill | 11 | Developing 47.0/100 | +3.6 |
| 94518 | Concord | 5 | Developing 31.9/100 | -11.5 |
| 94526 | Danville | 10 | Solid 65.7/100 | +22.3 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 94521
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 94521 are classified as On the Rise (2) or Growth Engine — 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 94521
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clayton Valley Charter High Contra Costa County Office of Education Strong All-Around | 24.6% | Solid 59/100 |
| 2 | Highlands Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified Growth Engine | 22.3% | Developing 49/100 |
| 3 | Concord High Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 10.3% | Developing 49/100 |
| 4 | Silverwood Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 22.4% | Developing 48/100 |
| 5 | Pine Hollow Middle Mt. Diablo Unified On the Rise | 16.6% | Developing 43/100 |
| 6 | Ayers Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 21.9% | Developing 42/100 |
| 7 | Westwood Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 17.1% | Developing 36/100 |
| 8 | Mountain View Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified On the Rise | 10.7% | Developing 34/100 |
| 9 | El Dorado Middle Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 6.2% | Developing 30/100 |
Schools in 94521 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.
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