For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 780 students in 94596, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 94596, CA are Walnut Heights Elementary School and Murwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 94596 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 94596, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94596, CA Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walnut Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4064 Walnut Blvd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 944-6834
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 944-6834
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #22.
Murwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2050 Vanderslice Ave.
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 943-2462
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 943-2462
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 94596, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 94596, CA include Walnut Heights Elementary School and Murwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 94596?
2 public elementary schools are located in 94596.
What is the racial composition of students in 94596?
94596 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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