Walnut Creek, CA has 12 high schools with 11,026 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 Walnut Creek score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Walnut Creek exceed expectations.

Walnut Creek, CA has 7 middle schools with 5,514 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 Walnut Creek score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Walnut Creek exceed expectations.

Walnut Creek, CA has 24 elementary schools with 9,279 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 Walnut Creek score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Walnut Creek meet expectations.

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Walnut Creek, CA has a total population of 90,689 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 70% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Walnut Creek, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Walnut Creek, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Walnut Creek, CA.

To read more about these statistics, please visit Walnut Creek, CA Internet Health Assessment.