Highlands Elementary
Concord, CA · Mt. Diablo Unified · Grades K-5
2,273rd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 60%▼ Declining
Highlands Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Highlands Elementary 2,273rd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 60% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 68th in 2015 to 60th in 2025 — declining.
Highlands Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 252 students tested
Highlands Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 502 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.1% | 34.7% | ▼ 17.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.6% | 25.9% | ▲ 8.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 13.3% | 19.1% | ▲ 5.8 pts | |
| Asian | 14.1% | 17.9% | ▲ 3.8 pts | |
| Black | 2.4% | 2.2% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Highlands Elementary
Typical home value $796K in zip 94521 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Highlands Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Mt. Diablo ElementaryMt. Diablo Unified · 0.9 mi away705th of 5,659
ELA 71% · Math 68% - 7Silverwood ElementaryMt. Diablo Unified · 1.7 mi away1,895th of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 49% - 6Ayers ElementaryMt. Diablo Unified · 1.7 mi away2,357th of 5,659
ELA 51% · Math 39% - 3Mountain View ElementaryMt. Diablo Unified · 2.3 mi away4,182nd of 5,659
ELA 30% · Math 27% - 5Westwood ElementaryMt. Diablo Unified · 3.1 mi away3,339th of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 30% - 10Valle Verde ElementaryMt. Diablo Unified · 3.2 mi away420th of 5,659
ELA 72% · Math 80% - 5Woodside ElementaryMt. Diablo Unified · 3.3 mi away3,257th of 5,659
ELA 38% · Math 34% - 5El Monte ElementaryMt. Diablo Unified · 3.6 mi away3,329th of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 34%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Highlands Elementary in?
Highlands Elementary is part of the Mt. Diablo Unified district in Concord, California.
Is Highlands Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Highlands Elementary 2,273rd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 60% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Highlands Elementary?
White 35%, Hispanic 26%, Two or more races 19%, Asian 18% (502 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Highlands Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94521 is $796K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.