Schools in 94596 — Walnut Creek, California: 94596 students aren't just reaching proficiency — many go beyond it.
94596 has 3 ranked schools in Walnut Creek, averaging a Scope Score of 63.3/100 — 19.4 points above the state average of 43.9 (a state average weighted to 94596's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 55.0 to 74.0, a 19.0-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 94596 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Las Lomas High with a Scope Score of 74 and 36.6% of students exceeding standard.
Students here are going past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 39.0% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 20.9%, itself weighted to 94596's own level mix.
Chronic absenteeism across 94596 averages 12.7%, below the state average of 19.6%, weighted to 94596's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 94596 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94596 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94596 | Walnut Creek | — | 3 | 63.3/100 | — |
| 94595 | Walnut Creek | 1.0 | 3 | 57.0/100 | -6.3 |
| 94598 | Walnut Creek | 2.6 | 7 | 59.4/100 | -3.9 |
| 94549 | Lafayette | 3.2 | 6 | 73.2/100 | +9.8 |
| 94507 | Alamo | 3.2 | 3 | 68.6/100 | +5.3 |
| 94523 | Pleasant Hill | 4.0 | 10 | 46.3/100 | -17.0 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 94596
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All schools in 94596
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (2)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walnut Heights Elementary Walnut Creek Elementary | 42.0% | 88th percentile · StrongScope Score 61/100 |
| 2 | Murwood Elementary Walnut Creek Elementary | 38.4% | 83rd percentile · StrongScope Score 55/100 |
High Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Lomas High Acalanes Union High | 36.6% | 91st percentile · StrongScope Score 74/100 |
Schools in 94596 on the map
Open these schools 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