Core Education Academy in Walnut Creek, CA, serves 89 students from grades 3 through 8 in a nonsectarian, suburban campus.
The school specializes in special education programs with a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 supported by 20 teaching staff.
Approximately 28% of the student body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Tuition rates align with the Walnut Creek average of $19,534 for elementary private schools.
The school is located near several private schools in Concord, CA, offering a range of grade levels and student populations.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
89 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Core Education Academy?
The application deadline for Core Education Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Core Education Academy is Seneca Center's Uprising Academy (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Francis Of Assisi (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Kla Schools Of Walnut Creek (1.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts
866 Oak Grove Rd
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 682-5414
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 682-5414
0.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 330 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Seneca Center's Uprising Academy
Special Education School
2351 Olivera Rd
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 594-6868
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 594-6868
0.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students
Spectrum Center-valley Campus
Special Education School
1026 Oak Grove Rd Ste A
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 685-9703
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 685-9703
0.5 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 35 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Carondelet High School
All-girls (Catholic)
1133 Winton Dr
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 686-5353
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 686-5353
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 800 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 17 Tuition listed
1130 Winton Dr
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 288-8100
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 288-8100
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,024 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 17 Tuition listed
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