For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 815 students in 94596, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 94596, CA are Walnut Heights Elementary School and Murwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 94596 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 94596, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94596, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walnut Heights Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4064 Walnut Blvd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 944-6834
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 944-6834
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Murwood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2050 Vanderslice Ave.
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 943-2462
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 943-2462
Gr: K-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 94596, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 94596, CA include Walnut Heights Elementary School and Murwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 94596?
2 public elementary schools are located in 94596.
What is the racial composition of students in 94596?
94596 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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