For the 2023-24 school year, there are 271 public schools serving 163,995 students in Contra Costa County, CA (there are 131 private schools, serving 20,660 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Contra Costa County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Contra Costa County, CA are Dougherty Valley High School, Campolindo High School and Miramonte High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Contra Costa County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Contra Costa County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Contra Costa County Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dougherty Valley High School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10550 Albion Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-6400
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 3,340 students
Rank: #22.
Campolindo High School
Math: 78% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 Moraga Rd.
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 280-3950
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 280-3950
Grades: 9-12
| 1,341 students
Rank: #33.
Miramonte High School
Math: 79% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
750 Moraga Way
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 280-3930
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 280-3930
Grades: 9-12
| 1,183 students
Rank: #44.
Lafayette Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
950 Moraga Rd.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3570
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3570
Grades: K-5
| 512 students
Rank: #55.
Happy Valley Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3855 Happy Valley Rd.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3560
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3560
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #66.
California High School
Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9870 Brd.moor Dr.
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 803-3200
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 803-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,814 students
Rank: #77.
Acalanes High School
Math: 72% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 Pleasant Hill Rd.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 280-3970
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 280-3970
Grades: 9-12
| 1,274 students
Rank: #88.
Middle College High School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 Mission Bell Dr.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 215-3881
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 215-3881
Grades: 9-12
| 294 students
Rank: #99.
M. H. Stanley Middle School
Math: 75% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3455 Sch St.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3530
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3530
Grades: 6-8
| 1,085 students
Rank: #1010.
Burton Valley Elementary School
Math: 81% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
561 Merriewood Dr.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3550
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3550
Grades: K-5
| 643 students
Rank: #1111.
Northgate High School
Math: 65% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
425 Castle Rock Rd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 938-0900
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 938-0900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,496 students
Rank: #1212.
Las Lomas High School
Math: 66% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1460 S. Main St.
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 280-3920
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 280-3920
Grades: 9-12
| 1,578 students
Rank: #1313.
Horizons School: Independent Study
Alternative School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Santa Barbara Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-8000
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-8000
Grades: K-12
| 531 students
Rank: #1414.
Springhill Elementary School
Math: 67% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3301 Springhill Rd.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3580
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3580
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #1515.
Walnut Acres Elementary School
Math: 67% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
180 Cerezo Dr.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 939-1333
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 939-1333
Grades: K-5
| 670 students
Rank: #1616.
Foothill Middle School
Math: 60% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2775 Cedro Ln.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 939-8600
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 939-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 786 students
Rank: #1717.
Valle Verde Elementary School
Math: 68% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3275 Peachwillow Ln.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 939-5700
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 939-5700
Grades: K-5
| 464 students
Rank: #1818.
College Park High School
Math: 56% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Viking Dr.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-7670
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-7670
Grades: 9-12
| 1,973 students
Rank: #1919.
Mt. Diablo Elementary School
Math: 58% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5880 Mt. Zion Dr.
Clayton, CA 94517
(925) 672-4840
Clayton, CA 94517
(925) 672-4840
Grades: K-5
| 667 students
Rank: #2020.
Bancroft Elementary School
Math: 59% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Parish Dr.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 933-3405
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 933-3405
Grades: K-5
| 595 students
Rank: #2121.
Valhalla Elementary School
Math: 56% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
530 Kiki Dr.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 687-1700
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 687-1700
Grades: K-5
| 579 students
Rank: #2222.
Strandwood Elementary School
Math: 54% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
416 Gladys Dr.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 685-3212
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 685-3212
Grades: K-5
| 551 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Highlands Elementary School
Math: 58% | 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
| 482 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Sequoia Elementary School
Math: 58% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
277 Boyd Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 935-5721
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 935-5721
Grades: K-5
| 592 students
Rank: #2525.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2097 Oak Park Blvd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 934-3341
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 934-3341
Grades: K-5
| 570 students
Rank: #2626.
Sequoia Middle School
Math: 51% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
265 Boyd Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 934-8174
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 934-8174
Grades: 6-8
| 886 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Acalanes Center For Independent Study
Alternative School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1963 Tice Valley Blvd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 280-3945
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 280-3945
Grades: 9-12
| 53 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Monte Vista High School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3131 Stone Valley Rd.
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 552-2800
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 552-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,305 students
Rank: #2929.
Mountain House Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3950 Mountain House Rd.
Byron, CA 94514
(209) 835-2283
Byron, CA 94514
(209) 835-2283
Grades: K-8
| 20 students
Rank: #3030.
Dozier-libbey Medical High School
Alternative School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4900 Sand Creek Rd.
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 779-7540
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 779-7540
Grades: 9-12
| 733 students
Rank: #3131.
Alhambra Senior High School
Math: 45% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 E St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5810
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5810
Grades: 9-12
| 1,163 students
Rank: #3232.
Diablo View Middle School
Math: 45% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Diablo View Ln.
Clayton, CA 94517
(925) 672-0898
Clayton, CA 94517
(925) 672-0898
Grades: 6-8
| 534 students
Rank: #33 - 4033. - 40.
Briones (Alternative)
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
925 Susana St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5880
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5880
Grades: K-12
| 157 students
Rank: #33 - 4033. - 40.
Excelsior Middle School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14301 Byron Hwy.
Byron, CA 94514
(925) 809-7530
Byron, CA 94514
(925) 809-7530
Grades: 6-8
| 463 students
Rank: #33 - 4033. - 40.
Parkside Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
985 W. 17th St.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2420
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2420
Grades: K-5
| 577 students
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Contra Costa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5000 Patterson Cir.
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 235-5464
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 235-5464
Grades: 6-8
| 847 students
P. O. Box 2961
Richmond, CA 94802
(510) 334-3684
Richmond, CA 94802
(510) 334-3684
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
800 Gary Ave.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 706-4116
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 706-4116
Grades: K-6
| 647 students
Bridges High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
501 W. 17th St.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 779-7440
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 779-7440
Grades: 7-12
| 6 students
14301 Byron Hwy.
Byron, CA 94514
(925) 634-2128
Byron, CA 94514
(925) 634-2128
Grades: 6-8
| 494 students
7125 Donal Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-6200
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-6200
Grades: K-6
| 249 students
Del Oro High (Continuation School) (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1963 Tice Valley Blvd
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 280-3940
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 280-3940
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Delta Academy For The Performing Arts (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
800 Gary Ave B
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 776-5590
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 776-5590
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Delta Continuation High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5000 Valley View Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 758-7550
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 758-7550
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Delta Vista High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
4491 Bixler Rd.
Byron, CA 94514
(925) 427-8662
Byron, CA 94514
(925) 427-8662
Grades: 7-12
| 67 students
East Gate Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
809 Black Diamond Blvd.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 313-2950
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 313-2950
Grades: 7-12
| 41 students
East Gate Community Day (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
222 Glacier Dr.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 313-2950
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 313-2950
Grades: 6-12
| 140 students
1060 Manor Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 223-4500
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 223-4500
Grades: K-6
| 206 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
Gateway High (Continuation) (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
235 Pacifica Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 458-1316
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 458-1316
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2351 Olivera Rd
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 685-6835
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 685-6835
Grades: 6-8
| 525 students
Golden Gate Community Charter (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1111 Stoneman Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-3199
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-3199
Grades: 6-12
| 144 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
Home And Hospital (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3100 Oak Park Blvd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 937-1530
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 937-1530
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
Po Box 488
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 757-5437
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 757-5437
Grades: K-8
| 900 students
Kappa Continuation High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4300 Cutting Blvd
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 234-1434
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 234-1434
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
North Campus Continuation Elementary School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
2465 Dolan Way
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 741-2857
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 741-2857
Grades: 9-12
| n/a 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
30 Learning Ln
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 626-3304
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 626-3304
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Omega Continuation High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1250 23rd St
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-3348
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-3348
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1 Santa Barbara Rd
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 938-2564
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 938-2564
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Prospects High Alternative School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
820 W. 2nd St.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 706-5310
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 706-5310
Grades: K-12
| 527 students
R.a.a.m.p. Charter Academy (Closed 2015)
Charter School
4730 Sterling Hill Dr.
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 754-9800
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 754-9800
Grades: K-9
| 128 students
2000 Southwood Dr.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 724-0444
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 724-0444
Grades: K-6
| 250 students
Sigma Continuation High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2900 Pinole Valley Rd.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 758-7510
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 758-7510
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Synergy Education Project (Closed 2021)
Charter School
355 E. Leland Rd.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 252-1900
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 252-1900
Grades: 6-12
| 194 students
Wccusd Community Day School Program (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
715 Chanslor Ave
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1160
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1160
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
West County Community High School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
777 Sonoma St
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 230-4105
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 230-4105
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Contra Costa County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Contra Costa County, CA include Dougherty Valley High School, Campolindo High School and Miramonte High School.
How many public schools are located in Contra Costa County, CA?
271 public schools are located in Contra Costa County, CA.
What percentage of students in Contra Costa County, CA go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Contra Costa County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Contra Costa County, CA?
Contra Costa County, CA public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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