Best Ygnacio Valley Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,226 students in the neighborhood of Ygnacio Valley, Walnut Creek, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ygnacio Valley are Foothill Middle School and Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Ygnacio Valley, Walnut Creek, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Ygnacio Valley, Walnut Creek, CA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Foothill Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2775 Cedro Ln.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 939-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 947 students
Rank: #22.
Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2730 Mitchell Dr.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 235-1130
Grades: 6-12
| 361 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Ygnacio Valley, Walnut Creek, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Ygnacio Valley, Walnut Creek, CA include Foothill Middle School and Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Ygnacio Valley, Walnut Creek?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Ygnacio Valley, Walnut Creek.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Ygnacio Valley, Walnut Creek?
the neighborhood of Ygnacio Valley, Walnut Creek public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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