For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 804 students in Discovery Bay, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 166 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Discovery Bay, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Discovery Bay, CA are Discovery Bay Elementary School, Timber Point Elementary School and Byron Institute For Independent Study. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Discovery Bay, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Discovery Bay have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Discovery Bay, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Discovery Bay Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1700 Willow Lake Rd.
Discovery Bay, CA 94505
(925) 809-7540
Discovery Bay, CA 94505
(925) 809-7540
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #22.
Timber Point Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40 Newbury Ln.
Discovery Bay, CA 94505
(925) 809-7550
Discovery Bay, CA 94505
(925) 809-7550
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
Rank: #33.
Byron Institute For Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
40 Newbury Ln.
Discovery Bay, CA 94505
(925) 809-7550
Discovery Bay, CA 94505
(925) 809-7550
Grades: K-8
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Discovery Bay, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Discovery Bay, CA include Discovery Bay Elementary School, Timber Point Elementary School and Byron Institute For Independent Study.
How many public schools are located in Discovery Bay, CA?
3 public schools are located in Discovery Bay, CA.
What percentage of students in Discovery Bay, CA go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Discovery Bay, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Discovery Bay, CA?
Discovery Bay, CA public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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