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Schools in 94595 — Walnut Creek, California: 94595 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

94595 has 3 ranked schools in Walnut Creek, averaging a Scope Score of 58.6/100 — 13.7 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 39.1 to 76.0, a 36.9-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
58.6
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
36.9
39.1 – 76.0
Avg Exceeded %
32.4%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
24.3%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 94595 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Tice Creek with a Scope Score of 76 and 59.1% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 32.4% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism across 94595 averages 24.3%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 94595 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94595
94595Walnut Creek3Solid
58.6/100
94596Walnut Creek3Solid
63.8/100
+5.2
94598Walnut Creek7Solid
62.2/100
+3.6
94591Vallejo8Developing
34.1/100
-24.4
94590Vallejo6Needs Support
27.8/100
-30.8
94589American Canyon10Developing
36.1/100
-22.5

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 94595

1 High Ceiling1 Growth Engine1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 94595 is classified as 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

For the data nerds

All schools in 94595

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Tice Creek
Walnut Creek Elementary High Ceiling
59.1%Strong
76/100
2Parkmead Elementary
Walnut Creek Elementary Growth Engine
33.9%Solid
61/100
3Acalanes Center for Independent Study
Acalanes Union High Building Momentum
4.3%Developing
39/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schools in 94595Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 94595 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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 94595

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 94595 (Walnut Creek) good?
94595 has 3 ranked schools in Walnut Creek, averaging a Scope Score of 58.6/100 — 13.7 points above the state average. 32.4% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 94595?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 94595 is Tice Creek with a Scope Score of 76/100 and 59.1% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 94595 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 94595 average a Scope Score of 58.6/100 — 13.7 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 32.4% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 94595?
Zip code 94595 has 3 ranked 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.