For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,982 students in Walnut Creek, CA. The top-ranked public middle schools in Walnut Creek, CA are Tice Creek, Foothill Middle School and Eagle Peak Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walnut Creek, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Walnut Creek have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Walnut Creek, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tice Creek
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1847 Newell Ave.
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 746-5515
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 746-5515
Gr: K-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Walnut Creek Intermediate
(Math: 57% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Walnut Creek, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Walnut Creek, CA include Tice Creek, Foothill Middle School and Eagle Peak Montessori. Walnut Creek has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in Walnut Creek?
5 public middle schools are located in Walnut Creek.
What is the racial composition of students in Walnut Creek?
Walnut Creek public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Walnut Creek are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Walnut Creek include: Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts vs. Foothill Middle School, Walnut Creek Intermediate vs. Tice Creek, Foothill Middle School vs. Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts
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