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Best Schools in Northgate Area, Walnut Creek, CA
Northgate Area, Walnut Creek, CA has 6 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,456 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 63%, so schools in Northgate Area meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Northgate Area, Walnut Creek, CA
The top high schools in Northgate Area, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northgate High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1507 Students
Best Middle Schools in Northgate Area, Walnut Creek, CA
The top middle schools in Northgate Area, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Foothill Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 876 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Northgate Area, Walnut Creek, CA
The top elementary schools in Northgate Area, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Walnut Acres Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 638 Students
2. Valle Verde Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 467 Students
3. Bancroft Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 675 Students
4. Eagle Peak Montessori
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Diablo Unified • Charter • Grades 1 - 8 • 293 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Northgate Area, Walnut Creek, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Northgate Area, Walnut Creek, CA has a total population of 3,292 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 81% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Northgate Area, Walnut Creek, 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 Northgate Area, Walnut Creek, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Northgate Area, Walnut Creek, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Northgate Area, Walnut Creek, 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 Northgate Area, Walnut Creek, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Northgate Area, Walnut Creek, CA
How many schools are in Northgate Area, Walnut Creek, CA?
Northgate Area, Walnut Creek, CA has 6 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,456 students in total.
How do schools in Northgate Area perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Northgate Area score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 63%, so on average schools in Northgate Area meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Northgate Area?
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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- Projected: 47%
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- Projected: 61%
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- Projected: 32%
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- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 47%
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- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 71%
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- Projected: 44%
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- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations