For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,836 students in 94521, CA (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,340 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 94521, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 94521, CA are Highlands Elementary School, Clayton Valley Charter High School and Silverwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94521 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94521, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94521, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1326 Pennsylvania Blvd.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 672-5252
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 672-5252
Gr: K-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Clayton Valley Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1101 Alberta Way
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 682-7474
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 682-7474
Gr: 9-12 | 2,373 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Silverwood Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1649 Claycord Ave.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-1150
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-1150
Gr: K-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Ayers Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5120 Myrtle Dr.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 682-7686
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 682-7686
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1705 Thornwood Dr.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 689-6450
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 689-6450
Gr: K-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Pine Hollow Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5522 Pine Hollow Rd.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 672-5444
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 672-5444
Gr: 6-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1748 West St.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 685-4202
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 685-4202
Gr: K-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Concord High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Concord Blvd.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-2030
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-2030
Gr: 9-12 | 1,137 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #99.
El Dorado Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1750 West St.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 682-5700
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 682-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 94521, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 94521, CA include Highlands Elementary School, Clayton Valley Charter High School and Silverwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 94521?
9 public schools are located in 94521.
What percentage of students in 94521 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 94521 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94521?
94521 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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