Schools in Contra Costa County

Family-friendly suburbs with strong K-12 options. Explore 10 Contra Costa County schools — including public, private, charter, and magnet options across 9 cities. Compare ratings, programs, and special-education support to find the right fit for your family.

10 schools 9 cities 4 districts

Top-rated schools in Contra Costa County

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Public9-12 Verified

Miramonte High School

Orinda, Contra Costa County · Acalanes Union High School District

4.6(198)
SpEd support

Small public high with consistently top academic outcomes.

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Public9-12 Verified

Acalanes High School

Lafayette, Contra Costa County · Acalanes Union High School District

4.6(212)
SpEd support

Lafayette public high school with high academic outcomes and strong community.

APAthleticsVisual Arts
Public9-12 Verified

Campolindo High School

Moraga, Contra Costa County · Acalanes Union High School District

4.6(204)
SpEd support

Top-rated Moraga public high known for academics, athletics, and a tight-knit community.

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Public9-12 Verified

Monte Vista High School

Danville, Contra Costa County · San Ramon Valley Unified School District

4.5(312)
SpEd support

Suburban high school with one of the strongest engineering pathways in the East Bay.

APEngineering PathwayAthletics
Public9-12 Verified

San Ramon Valley High School

Danville, Contra Costa County · San Ramon Valley Unified School District

4.5(288)
SpEd support

Historic Danville public high with strong academics and athletics.

APAthleticsPerforming Arts
Public9-12 Verified

California High School

San Ramon, Contra Costa County · San Ramon Valley Unified School District

4.4(246)
SpEd support

Comprehensive San Ramon high school with strong academics and athletics.

APEngineeringAthletics
Public9-12 Verified

Dougherty Valley High School

San Ramon, Contra Costa County · San Ramon Valley Unified School District

4.4(276)
SpEd support

Newer suburban high school with rapid academic growth and modern facilities.

APRoboticsComputer Science
Public9-12 Verified

Las Lomas High School

Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County · Acalanes Union High School District

4.4(188)
SpEd support

Walnut Creek comprehensive high school with strong academics and theater.

APTheaterAthletics
Public9-12 Verified

Northgate High School

Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County · Mt. Diablo Unified School District

4.4(176)
SpEd support

Walnut Creek public high with strong academics and an engineering academy.

APEngineering AcademyAthletics
Public6-8 Verified

Walnut Creek Intermediate

Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County · Walnut Creek School District

4.3(154)
SpEd support

Strong middle school known for music and a supportive transition program.

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Contra Costa County districts represented

  • Acalanes Union High School District
  • Mt. Diablo Unified School District
  • San Ramon Valley Unified School District
  • Walnut Creek School District

School data sourced from the California Department of Education (CDE). Parent ratings and reviews shown here are illustrative samples.