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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Concord Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 14,432 students in Concord, CA (there are 27 private schools, serving 6,058 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in Concord, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Concord, CA are Monte Gardens Elementary School, Highlands Elementary School and Clayton Valley Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Concord, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Concord have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Concord, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monte Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3841 Larkspur Dr.
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 685-3834
Gr: K-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1326 Pennsylvania Blvd.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 672-5252
Gr: K-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Clayton Valley Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1101 Alberta Way
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 682-7474
Gr: 9-12 | 2,373 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Sunrise (Special Education)
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1861 Silverwood Dr.
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 687-0202
Gr: K-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Silverwood Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1649 Claycord Ave.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-1150
Gr: K-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Ayers Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5120 Myrtle Dr.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 682-7686
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Crossroads High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2701 Willow Pass Rd.
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 689-6852
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1705 Thornwood Dr.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 689-6450
Gr: K-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
761 San Simeon Dr.
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 689-7671
Gr: K-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1010.
Holbrook Language Academy
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3333 Ronald Way
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 685-6446
Gr: K-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1111.
Pine Hollow Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5522 Pine Hollow Rd.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 672-5444
Gr: 6-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
El Monte Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Dina Dr.
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 685-3113
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1748 West St.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 685-4202
Gr: K-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1414.
Concord High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4200 Concord Blvd.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-2030
Gr: 9-12 | 1,137 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1515.
Ygnacio Valley High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
755 Oak Grove Rd.
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 685-8414
Gr: 9-12 | 1,059 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1616.
Ygnacio Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2217 Chalomar Rd.
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 682-9336
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1717.
Sun Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2448 Floyd Ln.
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 682-4861
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1818.
Floyd I. Marchus
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 Avon Ave.
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 602-3421
Gr: K-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1919.
Wren Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3339 Wren Ave.
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 685-7002
Gr: K-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2020.
Mt. Diablo High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2450 Grant St.
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 682-4030
Gr: 9-12 | 1,397 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2121.
Meadow Homes Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1371 Detroit Ave.
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 685-8760
Gr: K-5 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2222.
Cambridge Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1135 Lacey Ln.
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 686-4749
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2323.
El Dorado Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1750 West St.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 682-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2424.
Oak Grove Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2050 Minert Rd.
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 682-1843
Gr: 6-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2525.
Olympic High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2730 Salvio St.
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 687-0363
Gr: 9-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Glenbrook Academy
Special Education School
2351 Olivera Rd.
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 682-8000
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Concord, CA?
How many public schools are located in Concord?
26 public schools are located in Concord.
What percentage of students in Concord go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in Concord are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Concord?
Concord public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Concord are often viewed compared to one another?

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