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Best 94521 California Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,326 students in 94521, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 94521, CA are Highlands Elementary School, Silverwood Elementary School and Ayers Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 94521 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 94521, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 94521, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 94521, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 94521, CA include Highlands Elementary School, Silverwood Elementary School and Ayers Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 94521?
7 public elementary schools are located in 94521.
What is the racial composition of students in 94521?
94521 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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