For the 2023-24 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 14,649 students in Brentwood, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 318 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Brentwood, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Brentwood, CA are William B. Bristow Middle School, Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School and Brentwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brentwood, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Brentwood have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Brentwood, CA Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William B. Bristow Middle School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
855 Minnesota Ave.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 513-6460
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 513-6460
Grades: 6-8
| 1,114 students
Rank: n/an/a
401 American Ave.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 513-6480
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 513-6480
Grades: 6-8
| 1,102 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Griffith Ln.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 513-6360
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 513-6360
Grades: K-5
| 727 students
Rank: n/an/a
140 Birch St.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 513-6440
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 513-6440
Grades: 6-8
| 953 students
Rank: n/an/a
250 First St.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 513-6370
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 513-6370
Grades: K-5
| 738 students
Rank: n/an/a
101 American Ave.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-0037
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-0037
Grades: 9-12
| 2,618 students
Rank: n/an/a
Independence High School
Alternative School
929 Second St.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-2589
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-2589
Grades: 9-12
| 176 students
Rank: n/an/a
La Paloma High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
400 Ghiggeri Way
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-2888
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-2888
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
Rank: n/an/a
850 Second St.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-3521
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-3521
Grades: 9-12
| 2,779 students
Rank: n/an/a
2110 San Jose Ave.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 513-6390
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 513-6390
Grades: K-5
| 603 students
Rank: n/an/a
601 Grant St.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 513-6420
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 513-6420
Grades: K-5
| 720 students
Rank: n/an/a
480 Farmington Dr.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 513-6430
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 513-6430
Grades: K-5
| 656 students
Rank: n/an/a
2010 Shady Willow Ln.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 513-6410
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 513-6410
Grades: K-5
| 903 students
Rank: n/an/a
190 Crawford Dr.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 513-6400
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 513-6400
Grades: K-5
| 762 students
Rank: n/an/a
1755 Central Blvd.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 513-6380
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 513-6380
Grades: K-5
| 634 students
Brentwood, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Far East County Programs (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
850 Second St.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-0511
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-0511
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Heritage Cccoe Special Education Programs (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
101 American Ave.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-3671
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-3671
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
30 Learning Ln
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 626-3304
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 626-3304
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Brentwood, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Brentwood, CA include William B. Bristow Middle School, Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School and Brentwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Brentwood, CA?
15 public schools are located in Brentwood, CA.
What percentage of students in Brentwood, CA go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Brentwood, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Brentwood, CA?
Brentwood, CA public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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