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Best Walnut Creek Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 653 students in Walnut Creek, CA. The top-ranked public charter schools in Walnut Creek, CA are Eagle Peak Montessori and Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walnut Creek, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Walnut Creek have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Walnut Creek, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eagle Peak Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 Hutchinson Rd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 946-0994
Gr: 1-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2730 Mitchell Dr.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 235-1130
Gr: 6-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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Walnut Creek, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1963 Tice Valley Blvd
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 280-3940
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Walnut Creek, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Walnut Creek, CA include Eagle Peak Montessori and Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts. Walnut Creek has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public charter schools are located in Walnut Creek?
2 public charter schools are located in Walnut Creek.
What is the racial composition of students in Walnut Creek?
Walnut Creek public charter schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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