Tice Creek

Tice Creek is a top-performing K-8 public school in Walnut Creek, CA, serving 451 students and consistently ranking among the top 2% of all elementary schools in California.

The school demonstrates exceptional and steady academic achievement, with recent proficiency rates notably higher than both the Walnut Creek Elementary district and state averages. It stands out within its own district, where other schools like Parkmead Elementary and Murwood Elementary have lower rankings and proficiency scores. Tice Creek also competes effectively with highly-rated schools in neighboring districts, such as Springhill Elementary in Lafayette and Alamo Elementary in San Ramon Valley Unified. A key differentiator is its very low chronic absenteeism rate, which is less than half the state average and contributes to a strong learning environment.

As the only K-8 school in its district, Tice Creek provides continuity that may benefit student progress, showing particularly strong results in the upper grades. The school is effective for all student groups and maintains a balanced performance between female and male students. While it benefits from favorable resources like a lower student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending than some district peers, its academic results exceed what might be expected from these factors alone, suggesting highly effective teaching practices and a supportive school culture.