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Best Walnut Creek Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 7,034 students in Walnut Creek, CA. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Walnut Creek, CA are Tice Creek, Walnut Acres Elementary School and Buena Vista Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walnut Creek, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Walnut Creek have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Walnut Creek, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Parkmead Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1920 Magnolia Way
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 944-6858
Gr: K-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Walnut Heights Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4064 Walnut Blvd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 944-6834
Gr: K-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Murwood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2050 Vanderslice Ave.
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 943-2462
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
Walnut Creek Intermediate
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2425 Walnut Blvd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 944-6840
Gr: 6-8 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
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 Walnut Creek, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Walnut Creek, CA include Tice Creek, Walnut Acres Elementary School and Buena Vista Elementary School. Walnut Creek has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public elementary schools are located in Walnut Creek?
13 public elementary schools are located in Walnut Creek.
What is the racial composition of students in Walnut Creek?
Walnut Creek public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Walnut Creek are often viewed compared to one another?

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