For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,030 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 56% 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 (2025)
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 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Walnut Creek, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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 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 56% 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
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