For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,801 students in the neighborhood of Northgate 2, Walnut Creek, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Northgate 2 are Northgate High School and Eagle Peak Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northgate 2, Walnut Creek, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Northgate 2, Walnut Creek, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northgate High School
(Math: 59% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,535 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 1-8
| 292 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northgate 2, Walnut Creek, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northgate 2, Walnut Creek, CA include Northgate High School and Eagle Peak Montessori.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northgate 2, Walnut Creek?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northgate 2, Walnut Creek.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northgate 2, Walnut Creek?
the neighborhood of Northgate 2, Walnut Creek public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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