For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,184 students in Walnut Creek, CA. The top-ranked public high schools in Walnut Creek, CA are Northgate High School, Las Lomas High School and Acalanes Center For Independent Study. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walnut Creek, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Walnut Creek have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public high schools.
Walnut Creek, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northgate High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Walnut Creek, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northgate High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
425 Castle Rock Rd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 938-0900
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 938-0900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,546 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Las Lomas High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1460 South Main St.
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 280-3920
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 280-3920
Gr: 9-12 | 1,577 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Acalanes Center For Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1963 Tice Valley Blvd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 280-3945
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 280-3945
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Walnut Creek, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts (Closed 2026)
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 high schools in Walnut Creek, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Walnut Creek, CA include Northgate High School, Las Lomas High School and Acalanes Center For Independent Study. Walnut Creek has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Walnut Creek?
3 public high schools are located in Walnut Creek.
What is the racial composition of students in Walnut Creek?
Walnut Creek public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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