For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 726 students in Contra Costa County, CA. Contra Costa County, CA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Contra Costa County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public preschool average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Contra Costa County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
561 Merriwood
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3550
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3550
Gr: K | 3 students
Contra Costa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Willow High School (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
1098 Pomona St.
Crockett, CA 94525
(510) 787-1088
Crockett, CA 94525
(510) 787-1088
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public preschools are located in Contra Costa County, CA?
2 public preschools are located in Contra Costa County, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Contra Costa County?
Contra Costa County public preschools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public preschools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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