Schools in 94596 — Walnut Creek, California: 94596 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
94596 has 3 ranked schools in Walnut Creek, averaging a Scope Score of 63.8/100 — 19.0 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 59.3 to 67.2, a 7.9-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 67 and 36.6% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 39.0% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Schools in 94596 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +11.2 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 94596 averages 12.7%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 94596 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94596 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94596 | Walnut Creek | 3 | Solid 63.8/100 | — |
| 94595 | Walnut Creek | 3 | Solid 58.6/100 | -5.2 |
| 94598 | Walnut Creek | 7 | Solid 62.2/100 | -1.6 |
| 94591 | Vallejo | 8 | Developing 34.1/100 | -29.7 |
| 94601 | Oakland | 17 | Developing 31.4/100 | -32.5 |
| 94590 | Vallejo | 6 | Needs Support 27.8/100 | -36.1 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 94596
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 94596 are classified as Growth Engine (2) — 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 94596
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Lomas High Acalanes Union High Strong All-Around | 36.6% | Solid 67/100 |
| 2 | Walnut Heights Elementary Walnut Creek Elementary Growth Engine | 42.0% | Solid 65/100 |
| 3 | Murwood Elementary Walnut Creek Elementary Growth Engine | 38.4% | Solid 59/100 |
Schools in 94596 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