Contra Costa County Public Schools
Contra Costa County, California
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
278
public schools
Total Enrollment
167,431
students
School Districts
40
districts
How to use the Contra Costa County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for California; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Contra Costa County has 40 district entries. West Contra Costa Unified is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 54 schools.
School records are spread across 32 listed communities. Richmond has the most listed schools, with 29 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 167 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 22 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 22 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
37 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
278
in Contra Costa County
Reported Enrollment
167,431
275 schools reporting
School Districts
40
districts
Charter Schools
22
8% of total
School Level Breakdown
40 School Districts in Contra Costa County
San Ramon Valley Unified
Mt. Diablo Unified
West Contra Costa Unified
Antioch Unified
Pittsburg Unified
Brentwood Union Elementary
Liberty Union High
Acalanes Union High
Oakley Union Elementary
Martinez Unified
278 Public Schools in Contra Costa County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 37 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 278 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg Senior High | Profile | Pittsburg Unified | Pittsburg, 94565Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 3,494 |
| Dougherty Valley High | Profile | San Ramon Valley Unified | San Ramon, 94582City: Small | 9–12 | High | 3,255 |
| California High | Profile | San Ramon Valley Unified | San Ramon, 94583City: Small | 9–12 | High | 2,879 |
| Liberty High | Profile | Liberty Union High | Brentwood, 94513Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,786 |
| Heritage High | Profile | Liberty Union High | Brentwood, 94513Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,559 |
| Freedom High | Profile | Liberty Union High | Oakley, 94561Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,527 |
| Clayton Valley Charter High | Profile | Clayton Valley Charter High District | Concord, 94521Suburb: Large | 9–12 | Charter | 2,381 |
| Monte Vista High | Profile | San Ramon Valley Unified | Danville, 94526Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,243 |
| San Ramon Valley High | Profile | San Ramon Valley Unified | Danville, 94526Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,981 |
| Antioch High | Profile | Antioch Unified | Antioch, 94509Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,960 |
| College Park High | Profile | Mt. Diablo Unified | Pleasant Hill, 94523Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,956 |
| Deer Valley High | Profile | Antioch Unified | Antioch, 94531Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,851 |
| Las Lomas High | Profile | Acalanes Union High | Walnut Creek, 94596City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,571 |
| El Cerrito High | Profile | West Contra Costa Unified | El Cerrito, 94530Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,522 |
| Northgate High | Profile | Mt. Diablo Unified | Walnut Creek, 94598City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,507 |
| Mt. Diablo High | Profile | Mt. Diablo Unified | Concord, 94520Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,498 |
| Richmond High | Profile | West Contra Costa Unified | Richmond, 94804Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,431 |
| Campolindo High | Profile | Acalanes Union High | Moraga, 94556Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,343 |
| Pinole Valley High | Profile | West Contra Costa Unified | Pinole, 94564Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,280 |
| Acalanes High | Profile | Acalanes Union High | Lafayette, 94549Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,259 |
Pittsburg Senior High
Pittsburg Unified
Pittsburg, 94565 / Suburb: Large
Dougherty Valley High
San Ramon Valley Unified
San Ramon, 94582 / City: Small
California High
San Ramon Valley Unified
San Ramon, 94583 / City: Small
Liberty High
Liberty Union High
Brentwood, 94513 / Suburb: Large
Heritage High
Liberty Union High
Brentwood, 94513 / Suburb: Large
Freedom High
Liberty Union High
Oakley, 94561 / Suburb: Large
Clayton Valley Charter High
Clayton Valley Charter High District
Concord, 94521 / Suburb: Large
Monte Vista High
San Ramon Valley Unified
Danville, 94526 / Suburb: Large
San Ramon Valley High
San Ramon Valley Unified
Danville, 94526 / Suburb: Large
Antioch High
Antioch Unified
Antioch, 94509 / Suburb: Large
College Park High
Mt. Diablo Unified
Pleasant Hill, 94523 / Suburb: Large
Deer Valley High
Antioch Unified
Antioch, 94531 / Suburb: Large
Las Lomas High
Acalanes Union High
Walnut Creek, 94596 / City: Small
El Cerrito High
West Contra Costa Unified
El Cerrito, 94530 / Suburb: Large
Northgate High
Mt. Diablo Unified
Walnut Creek, 94598 / City: Small
Mt. Diablo High
Mt. Diablo Unified
Concord, 94520 / Suburb: Large
Richmond High
West Contra Costa Unified
Richmond, 94804 / Suburb: Large
Campolindo High
Acalanes Union High
Moraga, 94556 / Suburb: Large
Pinole Valley High
West Contra Costa Unified
Pinole, 94564 / Suburb: Large
Acalanes High
Acalanes Union High
Lafayette, 94549 / Suburb: Large
Additional School Profiles
Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.
- De Anza High
- Ygnacio Valley High
- Miramonte High
- Concord High
- William B. Bristow Middle
- Making Waves Academy
- Windemere Ranch Middle
- Alhambra Senior High
- Gale Ranch Middle
- Adams (J. Douglas) Middle
- M. H. Stanley Middle
- Iron Horse Middle
- Park Middle
- Edna Hill Middle
- Walnut Creek Intermediate
- Pine Valley Middle
- Pioneer Elementary
Contra Costa County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Contra Costa County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in California. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Contra Costa County public school directory?
The directory lists 278 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Contra Costa County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Contra Costa County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Contra Costa County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 37 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Contra Costa County?
Start with the 40 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Contra Costa County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.