Buena Vista Elementary
Walnut Creek, CA · Walnut Creek Elementary · Grades K-5
523rd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 91%▲ Improving
Buena Vista Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Buena Vista Elementary 523rd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 91% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 84th in 2015 to 91th in 2025 — improving.
Buena Vista Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 221 students tested
Buena Vista Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 494 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.3% | 40.5% | ▼ 9.8 pts | |
| Asian | 15.4% | 24.1% | ▲ 8.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 10.9% | 16.6% | ▲ 5.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 18.1% | 15.6% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| Black | 4.0% | 3.0% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Buena Vista Elementary
Typical home value $1.01M in zip 94597 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Buena Vista Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Pleasant Hill ElementaryMt. Diablo Unified · 1.6 mi away1,433rd of 5,659
ELA 57% · Math 57% - 10Tice CreekWalnut Creek Elementary · 1.7 mi away182nd of 5,659
ELA 84% · Math 80% - 9Parkmead ElementaryWalnut Creek Elementary · 1.7 mi away1,036th of 5,659
ELA 63% · Math 64% - 10Springhill ElementaryLafayette Elementary · 1.8 mi away133rd of 5,659
ELA 83% · Math 85% - 9Bancroft ElementaryMt. Diablo Unified · 2.1 mi away1,060th of 5,659
ELA 63% · Math 63% - 9Sequoia ElementaryMt. Diablo Unified · 2.1 mi away763rd of 5,659
ELA 68% · Math 69% - 9Walnut Heights ElementaryWalnut Creek Elementary · 2.1 mi away633rd of 5,659
ELA 68% · Math 74% - 9Indian Valley ElementaryWalnut Creek Elementary · 2.2 mi away972nd of 5,659
ELA 64% · Math 66%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Buena Vista Elementary in?
Buena Vista Elementary is part of the Walnut Creek Elementary district in Walnut Creek, California.
Is Buena Vista Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Buena Vista Elementary 523rd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 91% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Buena Vista Elementary?
White 41%, Asian 24%, Two or more races 17%, Hispanic 16% (494 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Buena Vista Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94597 is $1.01M 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.