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Best Schools in Clayton, CA
Clayton, CA has 24 public schools (7 high, 8 middle, 9 elementary) serving 25,022 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Clayton meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clayton, CA
The top high schools in Clayton, 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. Northgate High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1507 Students
3. Heritage High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Liberty Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2559 Students
4. Livermore High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Livermore Valley Joint Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1765 Students
5. Pittsburg Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pittsburg Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3494 Students
6. Concord High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1167 Students
7. Antioch High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Antioch Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1960 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clayton, CA
The top middle schools in Clayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Diablo Vista Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Ramon Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 889 Students
2. Diablo View Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 512 Students
3. Adams (j. Douglas) Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brentwood Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1067 Students
4. Andrew N. Christensen Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Livermore Valley Joint Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 612 Students
5. Pine Hollow Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 589 Students
6. Excelsior Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Byron Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 428 Students
7. Hillview Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pittsburg Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 910 Students
8. Antioch Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Antioch Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 660 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clayton, CA
The top elementary schools in Clayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tassajara Hills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Ramon Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 502 Students
2. Mt. Diablo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 693 Students
3. Discovery Bay Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Byron Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 407 Students
4. R. Paul Krey Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brentwood Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 792 Students
5. Leo R. Croce Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Livermore Valley Joint Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 478 Students
6. Highlands Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 492 Students
7. Ayers Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 377 Students
8. Highlands Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Pittsburg Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 483 Students
9. Turner Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Antioch Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 436 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clayton, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clayton, CA has a total population of 13,673 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clayton, 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 Clayton, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clayton, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clayton, 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 Clayton, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clayton, CA
How many schools are in Clayton, CA?
Clayton, CA has 24 public schools: 7 high schools, 8 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 25,022 students in total.
How do schools in Clayton perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in Clayton score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Clayton meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clayton?
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: 33%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Clayton
2 of 2 schools in Clayton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Clayton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.