For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 932 students in 94595, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 52 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 94595, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 94595, CA are Tice Creek, Parkmead Elementary School and Acalanes Center For Independent Study. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94595 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94595, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94595, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tice Creek
(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
| 437 students
Rank: #22.
Parkmead Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1920 Magnolia Way
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 944-6858
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 944-6858
Grades: K-5
| 444 students
Rank: #33.
Acalanes Center For Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1963 Tice Valley Blvd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 280-3945
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 280-3945
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
94595, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 94595, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 94595, CA include Tice Creek, Parkmead Elementary School and Acalanes Center For Independent Study.
How many public schools are located in 94595?
3 public schools are located in 94595.
What percentage of students in 94595 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 94595 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94595?
94595 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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