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Schools in 94598 — Walnut Creek, California

94598 has 5 ranked schools averaging a composite score of 62.8 — 17.3 points above the California state average of 45.5. Scores range from 54.8 to 68.8, a 13.9-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

How 94598 schools perform

Walnut Creek 94598's 5 ranked elementary schools average a composite score of 62.8 — 17.3 points above the California state average of 45.5. The top-ranked school is Walnut Acres Elementary with a composite of 68.8 and 51.5% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 38.4% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.0%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Chronic absenteeism across 94598 averages 6.5%, above the state average of 18.7%.

Avg Composite
62.8
State avg: 45.5
Score Range
13.9
54.8 – 68.8
Avg Exceeded %
38.4%
State avg: 21.0%
Schools Ranked
5
With composite scores

How 94598 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip Code City Schools Avg Score vs 94598
94598 Walnut Creek 5 62.8
94601 Oakland 7 31.6 -31.2
94602 Oakland 3 46.1 -16.8
94603 Oakland 5 27.4 -35.4
94591 Vallejo 6 35.8 -27.0
94605 Oakland 5 30.0 -32.8

All schools in 94598

# School County Score Exceeded Met+ Absent Susp.
1 Walnut Acres Elementary
Mt. Diablo Unified
Contra Costa 68.8 51.5% 81.4% 6.3% 0.8%
2 Valle Verde Elementary
Mt. Diablo Unified
Contra Costa 67.9 45.2% 76.0% 5.1% 1.2%
3 Indian Valley Elementary
Walnut Creek Elementary
Contra Costa 62.4 36.8% 65.0% 9.9% 0.5%
4 Bancroft Elementary
Mt. Diablo Unified
Contra Costa 60.2 33.6% 62.9% 9.2% 0.9%
5 Eagle Peak Montessori
Mt. Diablo Unified
Contra Costa 54.8 25.0% 53.4% 2.0% 0.0%

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