Overview

Walnut Acres Elementary School is a public school in Walnut Creek, CA. It is one of 36 elementary schools in Mt. Diablo Unified School District.
This school supports strong academic outcomes for all students. Learn more.

School Rating

Walnut Acres Elementary School is performing above average compared to public and charter schools in California with the same grade levels.
8/10
GreatSchools Rating

Rating Factors

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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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STUDENT LIFE

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School

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Neighborhood

180 Cerezo Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
School leader: Lauren Ashton
(925) 939-1333
(925) 939-1155
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Nearby Schools

  • NA
    Walnut Acres Day Care Center
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    Private; PK
    5.0 (1 Review)
  • 7 /10
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  • NA
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  • NA
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    Private; PK
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • 6 /10
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  • NA
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  • NA
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    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
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  • 10 /10
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  • 10 /10
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