Best Public Schools in Zip Code 94519

This analysis examines six public schools in zip code 94519 (Concord, CA), all part of the Mt. Diablo Unified district, serving grades from elementary through high school, including one K-8 academy and specialized schools for special education and alternative education.

The standout school is Monte Gardens Elementary, which achieves the highest academic rankings and test scores in the area while spending less per student than several lower-performing schools like Wren Avenue Elementary and Olympic High. In contrast, the high schools face significant challenges, with Olympic High and Crossroads High showing alarmingly high chronic absenteeism and dropout rates, alongside very low graduation and proficiency scores.

There is wide variation in school size and resources, from large elementary schools to very small specialized programs like Sunrise (Special Education). The K-8 model at Holbrook Language Academy shows student improvement in upper grades. Overall, parents will find a mix of high-performing and struggling schools within the same community, indicating that school-level factors beyond just district resources play a major role in student outcomes.