Best 94518 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,834 students in 94518, CA (there are 7 private schools, serving 2,471 private students). 56% of all K-12 students in 94518, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 94518, CA are Woodside Elementary School, El Monte Elementary School and Ygnacio Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94518 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94518, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 94518, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
761 San Simeon Dr.
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 689-7671
Gr: K-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
El Monte Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Dina Dr.
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 685-3113
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Ygnacio Valley High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
755 Oak Grove Rd.
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 685-8414
Gr: 9-12 | 1,059 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Ygnacio Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2217 Chalomar Rd.
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 682-9336
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Oak Grove Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2050 Minert Rd.
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 682-1843
Gr: 6-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 94518, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 94518, CA include Woodside Elementary School, El Monte Elementary School and Ygnacio Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in 94518?
5 public schools are located in 94518.
What percentage of students in 94518 go to public school?
56% of all K-12 students in 94518 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94518?
94518 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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