For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,777 students in 94521, CA (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,206 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 94521, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 94521, CA are Highlands Elementary School, Clayton Valley Charter High School and Silverwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94521 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94521, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94521, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1326 Pennsylvania Blvd.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 672-5252
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 672-5252
Grades: K-5
| 502 students
Rank: #22.
Clayton Valley Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1101 Alberta Way
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 682-7474
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 682-7474
Grades: 9-12
| 2,390 students
Rank: #33.
Silverwood Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1649 Claycord Ave.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-1150
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-1150
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: #44.
Ayers Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5120 Myrtle Dr.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 682-7686
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 682-7686
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Rank: #55.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1705 Thornwood Dr.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 689-6450
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 689-6450
Grades: K-5
| 257 students
Rank: #66.
Pine Hollow Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5522 Pine Hollow Rd.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 672-5444
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 672-5444
Grades: 6-8
| 557 students
Rank: #77.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1748 West St.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 685-4202
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 685-4202
Grades: K-5
| 230 students
Rank: #88.
Concord High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Concord Blvd.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-2030
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-2030
Grades: 9-12
| 1,118 students
Rank: #99.
El Dorado Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1750 West St.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 682-5700
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 682-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 811 students
94521, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nueva Vista High (Continuation School) (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
4200 Concord Blvd.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-0991
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-0991
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Summit High (Continuation School) (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
4200 Concord Blvd.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-0991
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-0991
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 94521, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 94521, CA include Highlands Elementary School, Clayton Valley Charter High School and Silverwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 94521?
9 public schools are located in 94521.
What percentage of students in 94521 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 94521 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94521?
94521 public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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