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Best Schools in 94596, CA
94596, CA has 13 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 8,123 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in 94596 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 94596, CA
The top high schools in 94596, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Monte Vista High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Ramon Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2243 Students
2. Las Lomas High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Acalanes Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1571 Students
Best Middle Schools in 94596, CA
The top middle schools in 94596, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stone Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Ramon Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 580 Students
2. Walnut Creek Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walnut Creek Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 985 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 94596, CA
The top elementary schools in 94596, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alamo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Ramon Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 336 Students
2. Buena Vista Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walnut Creek Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 466 Students
3. Murwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walnut Creek Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 377 Students
4. Walnut Heights Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walnut Creek Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 403 Students
5. Indian Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walnut Creek Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 356 Students
6. Parkmead Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walnut Creek Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 415 Students
7. Lindamood-bell Learning Processes Walnut Creek
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lindamood-bell Learning Processes Walnut Creek • Private • Grades 4 - 6 • 3 Students
8. St Mary Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Mary Elementary School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 308 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 94596, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
94596, CA has a total population of 22,788 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 69% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 94596, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 94596, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
46.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
41.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 94596, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 94596, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 94596, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 94596, CA
How many schools are in 94596, CA?
94596, CA has 13 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 8,123 students in total.
How do schools in 94596 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 94596 score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in 94596 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 94596?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations