Top 10 Best Contra Costa County Public Schools (2022)
For the 2022 school year, there are 269 public schools serving 175,382 students in Contra Costa County, CA. Contra Costa County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Contra Costa County, CA are Dougherty Valley High School, Del Rey Elementary School and Happy Valley Elementary 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 45% (versus the California public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Contra Costa County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Contra Costa County Public Schools (2022)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dougherty Valley High School
Math: 87% | Reading: 95%
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
| 3,212 students
Rank: #22.
Del Rey Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
25 El Camino Moraga
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-3099
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-3099
Grades: K-5
| 422 students
Rank: #33.
Happy Valley Elementary School
Math: 89% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3855 Happy Valley Rd.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3560
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3560
Grades: K-5
| 549 students
Rank: #44.
Wagner Ranch Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
350 Camino Pablo
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-0016
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-0016
Grades: K-5
| 395 students
Rank: #55.
Glorietta Elementary School
Math: 88% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
15 Martha Rd.
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 254-8770
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 254-8770
Grades: K-5
| 474 students
Rank: #66.
John Baldwin Elementary School
Math: 87% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
741 Brookside Dr.
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 855-5200
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 855-5200
Grades: K-5
| 541 students
Rank: #77.
Campolindo High School
Math: 84% | Reading: 94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
300 Moraga Rd.
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 280-3950
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 280-3950
Grades: 9-12
| 1,376 students
Rank: #88.
Windemere Ranch Middle School
Math: 88% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11611 E. Branch Pkwy.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-7400
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,325 students
Rank: #99.
Sleepy Hollow Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20 Washington Ln.
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 254-8711
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 254-8711
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #1010.
Joaquin Moraga Intermediate
Math: 84% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1010 Camino Pablo
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 376-7206
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 376-7206
Grades: 6-8
| 640 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Hidden Hills Elementary School
Math: 85% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12995 Harct. Way
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-3800
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-3800
Grades: K-5
| 803 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Lafayette Elementary School
Math: 85% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
950 Moraga Rd.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3570
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3570
Grades: K-5
| 536 students
Rank: #1313.
Burton Valley Elementary School
Math: 88% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
561 Merriewood Dr.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3550
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3550
Grades: K-5
| 807 students
Rank: #1414.
Live Oak Elementary School
Math: 87% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5151 Sherwood Way
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 803-3100
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 803-3100
Grades: K-5
| 885 students
Rank: #1515.
Miramonte High School
Math: 77% | Reading: 93%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
750 Moraga Way
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 280-3930
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 280-3930
Grades: 9-12
| 1,316 students
Rank: #1616.
Donald L. Rheem Elementary School
Math: 80% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
90 Laird Dr.
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 376-4441
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 376-4441
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #1717.
Orinda Intermediate
Math: 81% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
80 Ivy Dr.
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-3090
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-3090
Grades: 6-8
| 870 students
Rank: #1818.
Creekside Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6011 Massara St.
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 314-2000
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 314-2000
Grades: K-5
| 689 students
Rank: #1919.
Gale Ranch Middle School
Math: 80% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6400 Main Branch Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-1500
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,257 students
Rank: #2020.
Tassajara Hills Elementary School
Math: 83% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4675 Camino Tassajara Rd.
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 855-7800
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 855-7800
Grades: K-5
| 507 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Alamo Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Wilson Rd.
Alamo, CA 94507
(925) 855-4800
Alamo, CA 94507
(925) 855-4800
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Los Perales Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22 Wakefield Dr.
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 631-0105
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 631-0105
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: #2323.
Coyote Creek Elementary School
Math: 85% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8700 N. Gale Ridge Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 855-7300
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 855-7300
Grades: K-5
| 938 students
Rank: #2424.
M. H. Stanley Middle School
Math: 80% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3455 Sch St.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3530
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3530
Grades: 6-8
| 1,227 students
Rank: #2525.
2200 Holbrook Dr.
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 736-0102
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 736-0102
Grades: K-5
| 600 students
Rank: #2626.
Acalanes High School
Math: 73% | Reading: 91%
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
| 1,377 students
Rank: #2727.
Bollinger Canyon Elementary School
Math: 81% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2300 Talavera Dr.
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 242-3200
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 242-3200
Grades: K-5
| 545 students
Rank: #2828.
Kensington Elementary School
Math: 74% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
90 Highland Blvd.
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 231-1415
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 231-1415
Grades: K-6
| 481 students
Rank: #2929.
1111 Camino Pablo
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 376-4435
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 376-4435
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
Rank: #3030.
Diablo Vista Middle School
Math: 74% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4100 Camino Tassajara
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 855-7600
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 855-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,023 students
Rank: #3131.
Quail Run Elementary School
Math: 82% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4000 Goldenbay Ave.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 560-4000
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 560-4000
Grades: K-5
| 984 students
Rank: #3232.
Montevideo Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13000 Brd.moor Dr.
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 479-6100
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 479-6100
Grades: K-5
| 653 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Bella Vista Elementary School
Math: 81% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1050 Trumpet Vine Ln.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 552-2960
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 552-2960
Grades: K-5
| 535 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Neil A. Armstrong Elementary School
Math: 81% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2849 Calais Dr.
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 479-1600
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 479-1600
Grades: K-5
| 547 students
Rank: #3535.
Iron Horse Middle School
Math: 74% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12601 Alcosta Blvd.
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 824-2820
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 824-2820
Grades: 6-8
| 1,099 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
Briones (alternative) (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
614 F St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5880
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5880
Grades: K-12
| 52 students
Caliber: Changemakers Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1357 Colusa St.
Richmond, CA 94805
(707) 563-9827
Richmond, CA 94805
(707) 563-9827
Grades: K-8
| 492 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 2018)
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 2018)
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
2351 Olivera Rd
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 685-6835
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 685-6835
Grades: 6-8
| 525 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 (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
1100 O'hara Ave.
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-5060
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-5060
Grades: 6-8
| 872 students
501 Norcross Ln.
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-7050
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-7050
Grades: K-5
| 448 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
3562 Canfield Rd.
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 742-3484
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 742-3484
Grades: K-8
| 7 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 2018)
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
Summit High (Continuation School) (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4200 Concord Blvd.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-0991
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-0991
Grades: 9-12
| 111 students
Synergy Education Project (Closed 2018)
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
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