For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 653 students in Walnut Creek, CA. The top ranked public charter schools in Walnut Creek, CA are Eagle Peak Montessori and Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walnut Creek, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Walnut Creek have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Walnut Creek, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Rank: #22.
Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2730 Mitchell Dr.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 235-1130
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 235-1130
Grades: 6-12
| 361 students
Walnut Creek, California 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Walnut Creek, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Walnut Creek, CA include Eagle Peak Montessori and Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts. Walnut Creek has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public charter schools are located in Walnut Creek?
2 public charter schools are located in Walnut Creek.
What is the racial composition of students in Walnut Creek?
Walnut Creek public charter schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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