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Best Contra Costa County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 216 public elementary schools serving 109,129 students in Contra Costa County, CA. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Contra Costa County, CA are Wagner Ranch Elementary School, Happy Valley Elementary School and Glorietta Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Contra Costa County, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Contra Costa County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Contra Costa County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wagner Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
350 Camino Pablo
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-0016
Gr: K-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Happy Valley Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3855 Happy Valley Rd.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3560
Gr: K-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Glorietta Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
15 Martha Rd.
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 254-8770
Gr: K-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
950 Moraga Rd.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3570
Gr: K-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Burton Valley Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
561 Merriewood Dr.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3550
Gr: K-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Hidden Hills Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12995 Harcourt Way
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-3800
Gr: K-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Windemere Ranch Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11611 East Branch Pkwy.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
John Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
741 Brookside Dr.
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 855-5200
Gr: K-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
Sleepy Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
20 Washington Ln.
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 254-8711
Gr: K-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1010.
Orinda Intermediate
(Math: 77% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
80 Ivy Dr.
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-3090
Gr: 6-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1111.
Springhill Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3301 Springhill Rd.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3580
Gr: K-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1212.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6011 Massara St.
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 314-2000
Gr: K-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1313.
Los Perales Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
22 Wakefield Dr.
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 631-0105
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1414.
Coyote Creek Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8700 North Gale Ridge Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 855-7300
Gr: K-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1515.
Donald L. Rheem Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
90 Laird Dr.
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 376-4441
Gr: K-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1616.
Del Rey Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
25 El Camino Moraga
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-3099
Gr: K-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1717.
Tassajara Hills Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4675 Camino Tassajara Rd.
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 855-7800
Gr: K-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1818.
M. H. Stanley Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3455 School St.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3530
Gr: 6-8 | 1,117 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1919.
Live Oak Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5151 Sherwood Way
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 803-3100
Gr: K-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2020.
Sycamore Valley Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2200 Holbrook Dr.
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 736-0102
Gr: K-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2121.
Gale Ranch Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6400 Main Branch Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Diablo Vista Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4100 Camino Tassajara
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 855-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Greenbrook Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1475 Harlan Dr.
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 855-5300
Gr: K-5 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2424.
Rancho Romero Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
180 Hemme Ave.
Alamo, CA 94507
(925) 855-5700
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2525.
Alamo Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 Wilson Rd.
Alamo, CA 94507
(925) 855-4800
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2626.
Neil A. Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2849 Calais Dr.
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 479-1600
Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2727.
Golden View Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5025 Canyon Crest Dr.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 855-2700
Gr: K-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2828.
Montevideo Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13000 Broadmoor Dr.
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 479-6100
Gr: K-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2929.
Bollinger Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2300 Talavera Dr.
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 242-3200
Gr: K-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Camino Pablo Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1111 Camino Pablo
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 376-4435
Gr: K-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Joaquin Moraga Intermediate
(Math: 72% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1010 Camino Pablo
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 376-7206
Gr: 6-8 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3232.
Bella Vista Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1050 Trumpet Vine Ln.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 659-5900
Gr: K-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3333.
Tice Creek
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1847 Newell Ave.
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 746-5515
Gr: K-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3434.
Walnut Acres Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
180 Cerezo Dr.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 939-1333
Gr: K-5 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3535.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2355 San Juan Ave.
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 944-6822
Gr: K-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Contra Costa County, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Contra Costa County, CA include Wagner Ranch Elementary School, Happy Valley Elementary School and Glorietta Elementary School. Contra Costa County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public elementary schools are located in Contra Costa County?
213 public elementary schools are located in Contra Costa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Contra Costa County?
Contra Costa County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Contra Costa County are often viewed compared to one another?

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