Top Rankings
Walnut Creek Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,546 students in Walnut Creek Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Walnut Creek Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
3,546 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
154 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Walnut Creek Elementary School District, which is ranked #110 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#106 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
18%
12%
% Hispanic
16%
56%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
48%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,507 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,259 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,507
$19,974
Spending / Student
$16,259
$18,396
Best Walnut Creek Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tice Creek
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1847 Newell Ave.
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 746-5515
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 746-5515
Grades: K-8
| 437 students
Rank: #22.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2355 San Juan Ave.
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 944-6822
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 944-6822
Grades: K-5
| 494 students
Rank: #33.
Walnut Heights Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4064 Walnut Blvd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 944-6834
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 944-6834
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #44.
Parkmead Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1920 Magnolia Way
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 944-6858
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 944-6858
Grades: K-5
| 444 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Indian Valley Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
551 Marshall Dr.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 944-6828
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 944-6828
Grades: K-5
| 363 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Murwood Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2050 Vanderslice Ave.
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 943-2462
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 943-2462
Grades: K-5
| 413 students
Rank: #77.
Walnut Creek Intermediate
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2425 Walnut Blvd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 944-6840
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 944-6840
Grades: 6-8
| 993 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Walnut Creek Elementary School District?
Walnut Creek Elementary School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,546 students.
What is the rank of Walnut Creek Elementary School District?
Walnut Creek Elementary School District is ranked #110 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Walnut Creek Elementary School District?
48% of Walnut Creek Elementary School District students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Walnut Creek Elementary School District?
Walnut Creek Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Walnut Creek Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,259 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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