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Fusion Academy Walnut Creek Downtown
Berean Christian High School
Contra Costa Christian School

Walnut Creek Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private high schools serving 886 students in Walnut Creek, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
33% of private high schools in Walnut Creek, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Walnut Creek Private High Schools (2026-27)

Fusion Academy Walnut Creek Photo
Fusion Academy Walnut Creek
Gr: 6-12 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
3003 Oak Road, Suite 150
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(877) 673-8893
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Fusion Academy Walnut Creek Downtown Photo
Fusion Academy Walnut Creek Downtown
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
101 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite 150
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(877) 673-8893
(1)
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Berean Christian High School
Gr: 9-12 | 417 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 9
Baptist
245 El Divisadero Ave
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 945-6464
(4)
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Contra Costa Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 380 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
2721 Larkey Lane
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 934-4964
(3)
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Lindamood-bell Learning Processes Walnut Creek
Gr: 2-11 | 5 students
1330 N Broadway Ste 204
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 943-1609
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Wellspring Educational Services Inc
Gr: PK-10 | 32 students
Special Education School
1543 Sunnyvale Ave
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 295-3080
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Walnut Creek, California Private Schools (Closed)

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Palmer School
Gr: K-8 | 369 students
2740 Jones Rd
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 934-4888
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Walnut Creek, CA Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
886
Students
$22,450
Avg. Tuition
9
Avg. Class Size
41%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Walnut Creek)
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,120 Schools
# Students
886 Students
272,580 Students
% Students of Color
41%
50%
0.69
0.73
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,839 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
141 Students
35,013 Students
% Asian Students
16%
13%
# Hispanic Students
92 Students
43,254 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
16%
# Black Students
45 Students
15,794 Students
% Black Students
5%
6%
# White Students
450 Students
115,557 Students
% White Students
51%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
23 Students
2,937 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
1%
# Others Students
138 Students
49,127 Students
% of Others Students
15%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
74 Teachers
26,989 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
62%
Average Class Size
9 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
72 courses
16 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,450
$23,667
Average % on Financial Aid
5%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$13,630
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
89%
81%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Walnut Creek, CA?
The top ranked private high schools in Walnut Creek, CA include Fusion Academy Walnut Creek, Contra Costa Christian School, and Berean Christian High School.
How many private high schools are located in Walnut Creek?
6 private high schools are located in Walnut Creek.
How diverse are private high schools in Walnut Creek?
Walnut Creek private high schools are approximately 41% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Walnut Creek?
33% of private high schools in Walnut Creek are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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