For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 301 students in Walnut Creek, CA. The top-ranked public charter school in Walnut Creek, CA is Eagle Peak Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walnut Creek, CA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Walnut Creek have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Walnut Creek, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Walnut Creek, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts (Closed)
Charter School
2730 Mitchell Dr.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 235-1130
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 235-1130
Gr: 6-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Del Oro High (Continuation School) (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1963 Tice Valley Blvd
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 280-3940
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 280-3940
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Walnut Creek, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Walnut Creek, CA include Eagle Peak Montessori. Walnut Creek has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public charter schools are located in Walnut Creek?
1 public charter schools are located in Walnut Creek.
What is the racial composition of students in Walnut Creek?
Walnut Creek public charter schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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