For the 2025 school year, there are 272 public schools serving 164,089 students in Contra Costa County, CA (there are , serving 19,757 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Contra Costa County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Contra Costa County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Contra Costa County, CA are Wagner Ranch Elementary School, Happy Valley Elementary School and Glorietta Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Contra Costa County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Contra Costa County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Contra Costa County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wagner Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
350 Camino Pablo
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-0016
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-0016
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Happy Valley Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3855 Happy Valley Rd.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3560
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3560
Gr: K-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Glorietta Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
15 Martha Rd.
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 254-8770
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 254-8770
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
950 Moraga Rd.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3570
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3570
Gr: K-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Burton Valley Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
561 Merriewood Dr.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3550
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3550
Gr: K-5 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Hidden Hills Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12995 Harcourt Way
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-3800
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-3800
Gr: K-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Windemere Ranch Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11611 East Branch Pkwy.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-7400
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,074 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
John Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
741 Brookside Dr.
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 855-5200
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 855-5200
Gr: K-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
Sleepy Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20 Washington Ln.
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 254-8711
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 254-8711
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1010.
Orinda Intermediate
(Math: 77% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
80 Ivy Dr.
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-3090
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-3090
Gr: 6-8 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1111.
Springhill Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3301 Springhill Rd.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3580
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3580
Gr: K-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1212.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6011 Massara St.
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 314-2000
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 314-2000
Gr: K-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1313.
Los Perales Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22 Wakefield Dr.
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 631-0105
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 631-0105
Gr: K-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1414.
Dougherty Valley High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10550 Albion Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-6400
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 3,118 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1515.
Coyote Creek Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8700 North Gale Ridge Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 855-7300
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 855-7300
Gr: K-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1616.
Donald L. Rheem Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
90 Laird Dr.
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 376-4441
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 376-4441
Gr: K-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1717.
Del Rey Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25 El Camino Moraga
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-3099
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-3099
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1818.
Tassajara Hills Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4675 Camino Tassajara Rd.
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 855-7800
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 855-7800
Gr: K-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1919.
M. H. Stanley Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3455 School St.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3530
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3530
Gr: 6-8 | 1,110 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2020.
Campolindo High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 Moraga Rd.
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 280-3950
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 280-3950
Gr: 9-12 | 1,332 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2121.
Live Oak Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5151 Sherwood Way
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 803-3100
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 803-3100
Gr: K-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2222.
Sycamore Valley Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2200 Holbrook Dr.
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 736-0102
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 736-0102
Gr: K-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2323.
Gale Ranch Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6400 Main Branch Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-1500
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,047 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Diablo Vista Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4100 Camino Tassajara
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 855-7600
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 855-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Greenbrook Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1475 Harlan Dr.
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 855-5300
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 855-5300
Gr: K-5 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2626.
Rancho Romero Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
180 Hemme Ave.
Alamo, CA 94507
(925) 855-5700
Alamo, CA 94507
(925) 855-5700
Gr: K-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2727.
Alamo Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Wilson Rd.
Alamo, CA 94507
(925) 855-4800
Alamo, CA 94507
(925) 855-4800
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2828.
Neil A. Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2849 Calais Dr.
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 479-1600
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 479-1600
Gr: K-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2929.
Golden View Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5025 Canyon Crest Dr.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 855-2700
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 855-2700
Gr: K-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3030.
Montevideo Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13000 Broadmoor Dr.
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 479-6100
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 479-6100
Gr: K-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3131.
Bollinger Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2300 Talavera Dr.
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 242-3200
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 242-3200
Gr: K-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Camino Pablo Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1111 Camino Pablo
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 376-4435
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 376-4435
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Joaquin Moraga Intermediate
(Math: 72% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1010 Camino Pablo
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 376-7206
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 376-7206
Gr: 6-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3434.
Monte Vista High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3131 Stone Valley Rd.
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 552-2800
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 552-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,168 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3535.
Bella Vista Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1050 Trumpet Vine Ln.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 659-5900
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 659-5900
Gr: K-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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Contra Costa County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5000 Patterson Cir.
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 235-5464
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 235-5464
Gr: 6-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
P. O. Box 2961
Richmond, CA 94802
(510) 334-3684
Richmond, CA 94802
(510) 334-3684
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
800 Gary Ave.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 706-4116
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 706-4116
Gr: K-6 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Bridges High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
501 W. 17th St.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 779-7440
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 779-7440
Gr: 7-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Briones (Alternative) (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
925 Susana St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5800
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5800
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
14301 Byron Hwy.
Byron, CA 94514
(925) 634-2128
Byron, CA 94514
(925) 634-2128
Gr: 6-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
7125 Donal Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-6200
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-6200
Gr: K-6 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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
Delta Academy For The Performing Arts (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
800 Gary Ave B
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 776-5590
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 776-5590
Gr: 9-12
Delta Continuation High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5000 Valley View Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 758-7550
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 758-7550
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Delta Vista High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4491 Bixler Rd.
Byron, CA 94514
(925) 427-8662
Byron, CA 94514
(925) 427-8662
Gr: 7-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
East Gate Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
809 Black Diamond Blvd.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 313-2950
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 313-2950
Gr: 7-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
East Gate Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
222 Glacier Dr.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 313-2950
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 313-2950
Gr: 6-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
1060 Manor Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 223-4500
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 223-4500
Gr: K-6 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Far East County Programs (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
850 Second St.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-0511
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-0511
Gr: K-12
Gateway High (Continuation) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
235 Pacifica Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 458-1316
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 458-1316
Gr: 9-12
2351 Olivera Rd
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 685-6835
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 685-6835
Gr: 6-8 | 525 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Golden Gate Community Charter (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1111 Stoneman Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-3199
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-3199
Gr: 6-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Heritage Cccoe Special Education Programs (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
101 American Ave.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-3671
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-3671
Gr: K-12
Home And Hospital (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3100 Oak Park Blvd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 937-1530
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 937-1530
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Po Box 488
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 757-5437
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 757-5437
Gr: K-8 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Kappa Continuation High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4300 Cutting Blvd
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 234-1434
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 234-1434
Gr: 9-12
North Campus Continuation Elementary School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
2465 Dolan Way
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 741-2857
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 741-2857
Gr: 9-12
Nueva Vista High (Continuation School) (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
4200 Concord Blvd.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-0991
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-0991
Gr: 9-12
Omega Continuation High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1250 23rd St
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-3348
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-3348
Gr: 9-12
Prospects High Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
820 W. 2nd St.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 706-5310
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 706-5310
Gr: K-12 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
R.a.a.m.p. Charter Academy (Closed 2015)
Charter School
4730 Sterling Hill Dr.
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 754-9800
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 754-9800
Gr: K-9 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
2000 Southwood Dr.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 724-0444
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 724-0444
Gr: K-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Sigma Continuation High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2900 Pinole Valley Rd.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 758-7510
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 758-7510
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Summit High (Continuation School) (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
4200 Concord Blvd.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-0991
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-0991
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
355 E. Leland Rd.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 252-1900
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 252-1900
Gr: 6-12 | 194 students
Wccusd Community Day School Program (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
715 Chanslor Ave
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1160
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1160
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
777 Sonoma St
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 230-4105
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 230-4105
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Contra Costa County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Contra Costa County, CA include Wagner Ranch Elementary School, Happy Valley Elementary School and Glorietta Elementary School. Contra Costa County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public schools are located in Contra Costa County?
272 public schools are located in Contra Costa County.
What percentage of students in Contra Costa County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Contra Costa County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Contra Costa County?
Contra Costa County public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Contra Costa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Contra Costa County include: Gale Ranch Middle School vs. Windemere Ranch Middle School, Pine Valley Middle School vs. Iron Horse Middle School, Liberty High School vs. Heritage High School
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