Murwood Elementary
Walnut Creek, CA · Walnut Creek Elementary · Grades K-6
810th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 86%· Stable
Murwood Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Murwood Elementary 810th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 86% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 88th in 2015 to 86th in 2025.
Murwood Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 204 students tested
Murwood Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 413 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.5% | 52.3% | ▼ 5.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 18.4% | 15.7% | ▼ 2.7 pts | |
| Asian | 15.4% | 15.7% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.5% | 14.3% | ▲ 8.8 pts | |
| Black | 3.0% | 1.5% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Murwood Elementary
Typical home value $1.11M in zip 94596 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Murwood Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Walnut Heights ElementaryWalnut Creek Elementary · 0.9 mi away633rd of 5,659
ELA 68% · Math 74% - 10Tice CreekWalnut Creek Elementary · 1.1 mi away182nd of 5,659
ELA 84% · Math 80% - 9Parkmead ElementaryWalnut Creek Elementary · 1.2 mi away1,036th of 5,659
ELA 63% · Math 64% - 10Alamo ElementarySan Ramon Valley Unified · 1.4 mi away90th of 5,659
ELA 86% · Math 85% - 9Indian Valley ElementaryWalnut Creek Elementary · 1.5 mi away972nd of 5,659
ELA 64% · Math 66% - 10Buena Vista ElementaryWalnut Creek Elementary · 2.4 mi away523rd of 5,659
ELA 72% · Math 76% - 7Eagle Peak MontessoriMt. Diablo Unified · 2.7 mi away · charter1,784th of 5,659
ELA 65% · Math 39% - 10Walnut Acres ElementaryMt. Diablo Unified · 2.7 mi away206th of 5,659
ELA 82% · Math 80%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Murwood Elementary in?
Murwood Elementary is part of the Walnut Creek Elementary district in Walnut Creek, California.
Is Murwood Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Murwood Elementary 810th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 86% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Murwood Elementary?
White 52%, Hispanic 16%, Asian 16%, Two or more races 14% (413 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Murwood Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94596 is $1.11M 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.