For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,496 students in the neighborhood of Northgate 2, Walnut Creek, CA.
The top-ranked public high school in Northgate 2 is Northgate High School. 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 high school have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Northgate 2, Walnut Creek, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 98%, 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 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Northgate 2, Walnut Creek, CA (2026)
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 | 1,535 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Northgate 2, Walnut Creek, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Northgate 2, Walnut Creek, CA include Northgate High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Northgate 2, Walnut Creek?
1 public high 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 high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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