For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 805 students in 94505, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 166 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 94505, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 94505, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 94505 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94505, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94505, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Discovery Bay Elementary School
(Math: 59% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Timber Point Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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
Gr: K-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 94505, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 94505, CA include Discovery Bay Elementary School, Timber Point Elementary School and Byron Institute For Independent Study.
How many public schools are located in 94505?
3 public schools are located in 94505.
What percentage of students in 94505 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 94505 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94505?
94505 public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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