Walnut Heights Elementary
Walnut Creek, CA · Walnut Creek Elementary · Grades K-5
633rd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 89%· Stable
Walnut Heights Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Walnut Heights Elementary 633rd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 89% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 91th in 2015 to 89th in 2025.
Walnut Heights Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 215 students tested
Walnut Heights Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 402 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.7% | 53.0% | ▼ 15.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.7% | 18.7% | ▲ 6.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.7% | 13.9% | ▲ 7.2 pts | |
| Asian | 10.8% | 12.9% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Black | 0.7% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Walnut Heights Elementary
Typical home value $1.11M in zip 94596 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Walnut Heights Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Indian Valley ElementaryWalnut Creek Elementary · 0.6 mi away972nd of 5,659
ELA 64% · Math 66% - 9Murwood ElementaryWalnut Creek Elementary · 0.9 mi away810th of 5,659
ELA 69% · Math 67% - 10Tice CreekWalnut Creek Elementary · 1.6 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% - 7Eagle Peak MontessoriMt. Diablo Unified · 1.8 mi away · charter1,784th of 5,659
ELA 65% · Math 39% - 10Alamo ElementarySan Ramon Valley Unified · 1.9 mi away90th of 5,659
ELA 86% · Math 85% - 10Walnut Acres ElementaryMt. Diablo Unified · 1.9 mi away206th of 5,659
ELA 82% · Math 80% - 10Buena Vista ElementaryWalnut Creek Elementary · 2.1 mi away523rd of 5,659
ELA 72% · Math 76%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Walnut Heights Elementary in?
Walnut Heights Elementary is part of the Walnut Creek Elementary district in Walnut Creek, California.
Is Walnut Heights Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Walnut Heights Elementary 633rd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 89% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Walnut Heights Elementary?
White 53%, Hispanic 19%, Two or more races 14%, Asian 13% (402 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Walnut Heights 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.