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Best 94598 California Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,792 students in 94598, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 94598, CA are Walnut Acres Elementary School, Valle Verde Elementary School and Indian Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 94598 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 94598, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 94598, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Valle Verde Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3275 Peachwillow Ln.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 939-5700
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Indian Valley Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
551 Marshall Dr.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 944-6828
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Foothill Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2775 Cedro Ln.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 939-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Eagle Peak Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 Hutchinson Rd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 946-0994
Gr: 1-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Bancroft Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2200 Parish Dr.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 933-3405
Gr: K-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2730 Mitchell Dr.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 235-1130
Gr: 6-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 94598, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 94598, CA include Walnut Acres Elementary School, Valle Verde Elementary School and Indian Valley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 94598?
7 public elementary schools are located in 94598.
What is the racial composition of students in 94598?
94598 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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