Top Rankings
MT. Diablo Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 42 public elementary schools serving 21,818 students in MT. Diablo Unified School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in MT. Diablo Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
51 Schools
7,664 Schools
# Students
29,210 Students
3,815,621 Students
# Teachers
1,238 Teachers
173,890 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
MT. Diablo Unified School District, which is ranked #740 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#712 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
29%
Graduation Rate
86%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.5%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
43%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
27%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,357 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,817 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$595 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$520 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,357
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,817
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best MT. Diablo Unified School District Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walnut Acres Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
180 Cerezo Dr.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 939-1333
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 939-1333
Gr: K-5 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Valle Verde Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3275 Peachwillow Ln.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 939-5700
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 939-5700
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Sequoia Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
277 Boyd Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 935-5721
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 935-5721
Gr: K-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Valhalla Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
530 Kiki Dr.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 687-1700
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 687-1700
Gr: K-5 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Mt. Diablo Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5880 Mt. Zion Dr.
Clayton, CA 94517
(925) 672-4840
Clayton, CA 94517
(925) 672-4840
Gr: K-5 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Foothill Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2775 Cedro Ln.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 939-8600
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 939-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Eagle Peak Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Hutchinson Rd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 946-0994
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 946-0994
Gr: 1-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Strandwood Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
416 Gladys Dr.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 685-3212
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 685-3212
Gr: K-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #99.
Monte Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3841 Larkspur Dr.
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 685-3834
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 685-3834
Gr: K-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1010.
Bancroft Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Parish Dr.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 933-3405
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 933-3405
Gr: K-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1111.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2097 Oak Park Blvd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 934-3341
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 934-3341
Gr: K-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1212.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1326 Pennsylvania Blvd.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 672-5252
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 672-5252
Gr: K-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1313.
Diablo View Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Diablo View Ln.
Clayton, CA 94517
(925) 672-0898
Clayton, CA 94517
(925) 672-0898
Gr: 6-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1414.
Hidden Valley Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Glacier Dr.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 228-9530
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 228-9530
Gr: K-5 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1515.
Sunrise (Special Education)
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1861 Silverwood Dr.
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 687-0202
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 687-0202
Gr: K-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1616.
Silverwood Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1649 Claycord Ave.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-1150
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-1150
Gr: K-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1717.
Sequoia Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
265 Boyd Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 934-8174
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 934-8174
Gr: 6-8 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1818.
Pleasant Hill Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Santa Barbara Rd.
American Canyon, CA 94503
(925) 256-0791
American Canyon, CA 94503
(925) 256-0791
Gr: 6-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1919.
Ayers Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5120 Myrtle Dr.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 682-7686
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 682-7686
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2020.
Horizons School Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Santa Barbara Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-8000
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-8000
Gr: K-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2121.
Valley View Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
181 Viking Dr.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 686-6136
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 686-6136
Gr: 6-8 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2222.
Delta View Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2916 Rio Verde
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 261-0240
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 261-0240
Gr: K-5 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Gregory Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Corritone Ct.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 827-3770
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 827-3770
Gr: K-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1705 Thornwood Dr.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 689-6450
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 689-6450
Gr: K-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
761 San Simeon Dr.
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 689-7671
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 689-7671
Gr: K-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2626.
Holbrook Language Academy
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3333 Ronald Way
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 685-6446
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 685-6446
Gr: K-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2727.
Pine Hollow Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5522 Pine Hollow Rd.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 672-5444
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 672-5444
Gr: 6-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
El Monte Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Dina Dr.
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 685-3113
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 685-3113
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1748 West St.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 685-4202
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 685-4202
Gr: K-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3030.
Ygnacio Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2217 Chalomar Rd.
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 682-9336
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 682-9336
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3131.
Sun Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2448 Floyd Ln.
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 682-4861
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 682-4861
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3232.
Wren Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3339 Wren Ave.
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 685-7002
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 685-7002
Gr: K-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3333.
Meadow Homes Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1371 Detroit Ave.
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 685-8760
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 685-8760
Gr: K-5 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3434.
Fair Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Lisa Ln.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 685-4494
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 685-4494
Gr: K-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3535.
Rio Vista Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
611 Pacifica Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 458-6101
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 458-6101
Gr: K-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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