For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,591 students in 94598, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 94598, CA are Foothill Middle School, 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.
Public middle schools in zipcode 94598 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 94598, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94598, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Foothill Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2775 Cedro Ln.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 939-8600
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 939-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 1-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts
Charter School
(Math: 17% | 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
Gr: 6-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 94598, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 94598, CA include Foothill Middle School, Eagle Peak Montessori and Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts.
How many public middle schools are located in 94598?
3 public middle schools are located in 94598.
What is the racial composition of students in 94598?
94598 public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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