Top 5 Best Walnut Creek Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 18 private schools serving 2,825 students in Walnut Creek, CA (there are 16 public schools, serving 9,711 public students). 23% of all K-12 students in Walnut Creek, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Walnut Creek, CA include NorthCreek Academy & Preschool, Seven Hills School and Berean Christian High School.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
22% of private schools in Walnut Creek, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Walnut Creek Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Fusion Academy Walnut Creek
Fusion Academy Walnut Creek Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.
Alternative School
3003 Oak Road, Suite 150
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| 52 students
Fusion Academy Walnut Creek Downtown
Fusion Academy Walnut Creek Downtown Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher. Teachers personalize content and act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.
Alternative School
(1)
101 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite 150
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| students
KSS Immersion Schools, Walnut Creek
KSS Immersion Schools, Walnut Creek Photo - KSS Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
2780 Camino Diablo
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(877) 442-2555
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Berean Christian High School
Berean Christian High School Photo
(Baptist)
(4)
245 El Divisadero Ave
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 945-6464
Grades: 9-12
| 418 students
Contra Costa Christian School
Contra Costa Christian School Photo - Christmas Concert
(Christian)
(3)
2721 Larkey Lane
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 934-4964
Grades: PK-12
| 389 students
NorthCreek Academy & Preschool
NorthCreek Academy & Preschool Photo - K-5 classrooms
(Christian)
(5)
2303A Ygnacio Valley Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 954-6322
Grades: NS-8
| 450 students
St. Mary Continuation School
(Catholic)
1158 Bont Ln
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 935-5054
Grades: K-8
| 317 students
Seven Hills School
Seven Hills School Photo
(1)
975 N San Carlos Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 933-0666
Grades: PK-8
| 443 students
2336 Buena Vista Avenue
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 935-1587
Grades: PK-8
| 195 students
Alice's Montessori Learning Center
Montessori School
3158 Putnam Blvd
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 947-0603
Grades: PK-K
| 54 students
Kla Schools Of Walnut Creek
Alternative School
298 N. Wiget Ln.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 357-8080
Grades: PK-K
| 149 students
Lindamood-bell Learning Processes Walnut Creek
Alternative School
1330 N Broadway Ste 204
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 943-1609
Grades: 2-11
| 5 students
Little Genuis Academy
Daycare / Preschool
2131 Olympic Blvd
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 947-2952
Grades: PK-K
| 52 students
Singing Stones School
Special Program Emphasis
2491 San Miguel Dr
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 948-5006
Grades: PK-6
| 89 students
Springfield Montessori School
Montessori School
2780 Mitchell Dr
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 944-0626
Grades: PK-K
| 184 students
Walnut Boulevard KinderCare
Walnut Boulevard KinderCare Photo - Building
Daycare / Preschool
2521 Walnut Blvd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 935-3276
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Walnut Creek KinderCare
Walnut Creek KinderCare Photo - Lobby
Daycare / Preschool
2850 Cherry Lane
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 943-6777
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Wellspring Educational Services Inc
Special Education School
1543 Sunnyvale Ave
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 295-3080
Grades: K-9
| 28 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Walnut Creek, California

Walnut Creek, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2740 Jones Rd
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 934-4888
Grades: K-8
| 369 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Walnut Creek, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Walnut Creek, CA include NorthCreek Academy & Preschool, Seven Hills School and Berean Christian High School.
How many private schools are located in Walnut Creek, CA?
18 private schools are located in Walnut Creek, CA.
How diverse are private schools in Walnut Creek, CA?
Walnut Creek, CA private schools are approximately 38% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Walnut Creek, CA go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in Walnut Creek, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Walnut Creek, CA?
22% of private schools in Walnut Creek, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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