For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,269 students in 94521, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 94521, CA are Highlands Elementary School, Silverwood Elementary School and Ayers Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 94521 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 94521, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94521, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1326 Pennsylvania Blvd.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 672-5252
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 672-5252
Grades: K-5
| 502 students
Rank: #22.
Silverwood Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1649 Claycord Ave.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-1150
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-1150
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: #33.
Ayers Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5120 Myrtle Dr.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 682-7686
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 682-7686
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Rank: #44.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1705 Thornwood Dr.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 689-6450
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 689-6450
Grades: K-5
| 257 students
Rank: #55.
Pine Hollow Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5522 Pine Hollow Rd.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 672-5444
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 672-5444
Grades: 6-8
| 557 students
Rank: #66.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1748 West St.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 685-4202
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 685-4202
Grades: K-5
| 230 students
Rank: #77.
El Dorado Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1750 West St.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 682-5700
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 682-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 811 students
94521, California 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nueva Vista High (Continuation School) (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
4200 Concord Blvd.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-0991
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-0991
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Summit High (Continuation School) (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
4200 Concord Blvd.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-0991
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-0991
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 94521, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 94521, CA include Highlands Elementary School, Silverwood Elementary School and Ayers Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 94521?
7 public elementary schools are located in 94521.
What is the racial composition of students in 94521?
94521 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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