For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,226 students in the neighborhood of Ygnacio Valley, Walnut Creek, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Ygnacio Valley are Foothill Middle School and Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Ygnacio Valley, Walnut Creek, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Ygnacio Valley, Walnut Creek, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Foothill Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2775 Cedro Ln.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 939-8600
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 939-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 947 students
Rank: #22.
Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2730 Mitchell Dr.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 235-1130
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 235-1130
Grades: 6-12
| 361 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Ygnacio Valley, Walnut Creek, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Ygnacio Valley, Walnut Creek, CA include Foothill Middle School and Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Ygnacio Valley, Walnut Creek?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Ygnacio Valley, Walnut Creek.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Ygnacio Valley, Walnut Creek?
the neighborhood of Ygnacio Valley, Walnut Creek public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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