For the 2024-25 school year, there are 270 public schools serving 163,740 students in Contra Costa County, CA (there are 139 private schools, serving 20,086 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Contra Costa County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%). Contra Costa County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Contra Costa County, CA are Wagner Ranch Elementary School, Dougherty Valley High School and Lafayette Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Contra Costa County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Contra Costa County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Contra Costa County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wagner Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
350 Camino Pablo
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-0016
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-0016
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: #22.
Dougherty Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10550 Albion Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-6400
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 3,255 students
Rank: #33.
Lafayette Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
950 Moraga Rd.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3570
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3570
Grades: K-5
| 521 students
Rank: #44.
Los Perales Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22 Wakefield Dr.
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 631-0105
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 631-0105
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Hidden Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12995 Harct. Way
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-3800
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-3800
Grades: K-5
| 545 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Springhill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3301 Springhill Rd.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3580
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3580
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Windemere Ranch Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11611 E. Branch Pkwy.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-7400
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,107 students
Rank: #88.
Glorietta Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15 Martha Rd.
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 254-8770
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 254-8770
Grades: K-5
| 462 students
Rank: #99.
Burton Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
561 Merriewood Dr.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3550
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3550
Grades: K-5
| 684 students
Rank: #1010.
John Baldwin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
741 Brookside Dr.
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 855-5200
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 855-5200
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #1111.
Happy Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3855 Happy Valley Rd.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3560
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3560
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: #1212.
Orinda Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
80 Ivy Dr.
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-3090
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-3090
Grades: 6-8
| 832 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Camino Pablo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1111 Camino Pablo
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 376-4435
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 376-4435
Grades: K-5
| 320 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Creekside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6011 Massara St.
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 314-2000
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 314-2000
Grades: K-5
| 551 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Sleepy Hollow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20 Washington Ln.
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 254-8711
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 254-8711
Grades: K-5
| 350 students
Rank: #1616.
Greenbrook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1475 Harlan Dr.
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 855-5300
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 855-5300
Grades: K-5
| 657 students
Rank: #1717.
Tassajara Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4675 Camino Tassajara Rd.
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 855-7800
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 855-7800
Grades: K-5
| 502 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Coyote Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8700 N. Gale Ridge Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 855-7300
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 855-7300
Grades: K-5
| 660 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Donald L. Rheem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
90 Laird Dr.
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 376-4441
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 376-4441
Grades: K-5
| 411 students
Rank: #2020.
Gale Ranch Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6400 Main Branch Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-1500
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,075 students
Rank: #2121.
Bollinger Canyon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2300 Talavera Dr.
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 242-3200
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 242-3200
Grades: K-5
| 497 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Diablo Vista Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4100 Camino Tassajara
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 855-7600
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 855-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 889 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
M. H. Stanley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3455 Sch St.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3530
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3530
Grades: 6-8
| 1,064 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Rancho Romero Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
180 Hemme Ave.
Alamo, CA 94507
(925) 855-5700
Alamo, CA 94507
(925) 855-5700
Grades: K-5
| 442 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Sycamore Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2200 Holbrook Dr.
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 736-0102
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 736-0102
Grades: K-5
| 589 students
Rank: #2626.
Montevideo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13000 Brd.moor Dr.
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 479-6100
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 479-6100
Grades: K-5
| 631 students
Rank: #2727.
Live Oak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5151 Sherwood Way
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 803-3100
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 803-3100
Grades: K-5
| 567 students
Rank: #2828.
Campolindo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 Moraga Rd.
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 280-3950
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 280-3950
Grades: 9-12
| 1,343 students
Rank: #2929.
Alamo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Wilson Rd.
Alamo, CA 94507
(925) 855-4800
Alamo, CA 94507
(925) 855-4800
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
Rank: #3030.
Walt Disney Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3250 Pine Valley Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 479-3900
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 479-3900
Grades: K-5
| 507 students
Rank: #3131.
Joaquin Moraga Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1010 Camino Pablo
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 376-7206
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 376-7206
Grades: 6-8
| 629 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Del Rey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25 El Camino Moraga
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-3099
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-3099
Grades: K-5
| 420 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Morello Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 Morello Park Dr.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5840
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5840
Grades: K-5
| 506 students
Rank: #3434.
Tice Creek
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1847 Newell Ave.
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 746-5515
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 746-5515
Grades: K-8
| 424 students
Rank: #3535.
Miramonte High School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
750 Moraga Way
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 280-3930
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 280-3930
Grades: 9-12
| 1,169 students
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Contra Costa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5000 Patterson Cir.
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 235-5464
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 235-5464
Grades: 6-8
| 847 students
P. O. Box 2961
Richmond, CA 94802
(510) 334-3684
Richmond, CA 94802
(510) 334-3684
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
800 Gary Ave.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 706-4116
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 706-4116
Grades: K-6
| 647 students
Bridges High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
501 W. 17th St.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 779-7440
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 779-7440
Grades: 7-12
| 6 students
14301 Byron Hwy.
Byron, CA 94514
(925) 634-2128
Byron, CA 94514
(925) 634-2128
Grades: 6-8
| 494 students
7125 Donal Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-6200
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-6200
Grades: K-6
| 249 students
Del Oro High (Continuation School) (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1963 Tice Valley Blvd
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 280-3940
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 280-3940
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Delta Academy For The Performing Arts (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
800 Gary Ave B
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 776-5590
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 776-5590
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Delta Continuation High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5000 Valley View Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 758-7550
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 758-7550
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Delta Vista High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4491 Bixler Rd.
Byron, CA 94514
(925) 427-8662
Byron, CA 94514
(925) 427-8662
Grades: 7-12
| 67 students
East Gate Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
809 Black Diamond Blvd.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 313-2950
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 313-2950
Grades: 7-12
| 41 students
East Gate Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
222 Glacier Dr.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 313-2950
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 313-2950
Grades: 6-12
| 140 students
1060 Manor Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 223-4500
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 223-4500
Grades: K-6
| 206 students
Far East County Programs (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
850 Second St.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-0511
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-0511
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Gateway High (Continuation) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
235 Pacifica Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 458-1316
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 458-1316
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2351 Olivera Rd
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 685-6835
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 685-6835
Grades: 6-8
| 525 students
Golden Gate Community Charter (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1111 Stoneman Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-3199
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-3199
Grades: 6-12
| 144 students
Heritage Cccoe Special Education Programs (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
101 American Ave.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-3671
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-3671
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Home And Hospital (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3100 Oak Park Blvd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 937-1530
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 937-1530
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
Po Box 488
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 757-5437
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 757-5437
Grades: K-8
| 900 students
Kappa Continuation High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4300 Cutting Blvd
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 234-1434
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 234-1434
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
North Campus Continuation Elementary School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
2465 Dolan Way
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 741-2857
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 741-2857
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Nueva Vista High (Continuation School) (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
4200 Concord Blvd.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-0991
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-0991
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
30 Learning Ln
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 626-3304
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 626-3304
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Omega Continuation High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1250 23rd St
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-3348
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-3348
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1 Santa Barbara Rd
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 938-2564
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 938-2564
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Prospects High Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
820 W. 2nd St.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 706-5310
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 706-5310
Grades: K-12
| 527 students
R.a.a.m.p. Charter Academy (Closed 2015)
Charter School
4730 Sterling Hill Dr.
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 754-9800
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 754-9800
Grades: K-9
| 128 students
2000 Southwood Dr.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 724-0444
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 724-0444
Grades: K-6
| 250 students
Sigma Continuation High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2900 Pinole Valley Rd.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 758-7510
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 758-7510
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Summit High (Continuation School) (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
4200 Concord Blvd.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-0991
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-0991
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Synergy Education Project (Closed 2023)
Charter School
355 E. Leland Rd.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 252-1900
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 252-1900
Grades: 6-12
| 194 students
Wccusd Community Day School Program (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
715 Chanslor Ave
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1160
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1160
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
West County Community High School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
777 Sonoma St
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 230-4105
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 230-4105
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Contra Costa County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Contra Costa County, CA include Wagner Ranch Elementary School, Dougherty Valley High School and Lafayette Elementary School. Contra Costa County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public schools are located in Contra Costa County?
270 public schools are located in Contra Costa County.
What percentage of students in Contra Costa County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Contra Costa County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Contra Costa County?
Contra Costa County public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Contra Costa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Contra Costa County include: Gale Ranch Middle School vs. Windemere Ranch Middle School, Pine Valley Middle School vs. Iron Horse Middle School, Liberty High School vs. Heritage High School
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