Best Schools in Contra Costa County, CA
Contra Costa County, CA has a total of 371 schools including 85 high schools, 55 middle schools and 220 elementary schools. A total of 196,285 students attend Contra Costa County, CA schools. On average, schools in Contra Costa County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Contra Costa County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Contra Costa County, CA
Contra Costa County, CA has 85 high schools with 69,998 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Contra Costa County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Contra Costa County meet expectations.
1. Dougherty Valley High
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San Ramon Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3255 Students
2. California High
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San Ramon Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2879 Students
3. Campolindo High
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Acalanes Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1343 Students
4. Berkeley High
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Berkeley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3204 Students
5. Miramonte High
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Acalanes Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1169 Students
6. Clayton Valley Charter High
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Clayton Valley Charter High District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 2381 Students
7. Acalanes High
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Acalanes Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1259 Students
8. Monte Vista High
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San Ramon Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2243 Students
9. Acalanes Center For Independent Study
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Acalanes Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 47 Students
10. Middle College High
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West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 281 Students
Best Middle Schools in Contra Costa County, CA
Contra Costa County, CA has 55 middle schools with 37,393 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Contra Costa County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Contra Costa County exceed expectations.
1. M. H. Stanley Middle
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Lafayette Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1064 Students
2. Foothill Middle
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Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 876 Students
3. William Mendenhall Middle
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Livermore Valley Joint Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 883 Students
4. Sequoia Middle
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Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 856 Students
5. Pleasant Hill Middle
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Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 700 Students
6. Diablo View Middle
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Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 512 Students
7. Valley View Middle
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Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 777 Students
8. Pine Hollow Middle
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Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 589 Students
9. William B. Bristow Middle
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Brentwood Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1158 Students
10. Excelsior Middle
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Byron Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 428 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Contra Costa County, CA
Contra Costa County, CA has 220 elementary schools with 87,434 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Contra Costa County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Contra Costa County don't meet expectations.
1. Lafayette Elementary
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Lafayette Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 521 Students
2. Burton Valley Elementary
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Lafayette Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 684 Students
3. Happy Valley Elementary
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Lafayette Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 455 Students
4. Altamont Creek Elementary
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Livermore Valley Joint Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 635 Students
5. Walnut Acres Elementary
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Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 638 Students
6. Springhill Elementary
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Lafayette Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 453 Students
7. Valle Verde Elementary
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Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 467 Students
8. Glenwood Elementary
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San Rafael City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 307 Students
9. Mt. Diablo Elementary
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Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 693 Students
10. Bancroft Elementary
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Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 675 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Contra Costa County, CA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Contra Costa County, CA has a total population of 1,165,927 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Contra Costa County, 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 Contra Costa County, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Contra Costa County, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Contra Costa County, 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 Contra Costa County, CA Internet Health Assessment.
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