Public schools in Antioch, CA
28 open public schools with an address in Antioch, operated by 5 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
28
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
15,422
28 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
21:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
3
1 virtual
An overview of Antioch public schools
The federal directory lists 28 public schools in Antioch, CA: 17 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high, 2 combined or other. The 28 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 15,422 students, an average of 551 per school. The largest campus is Deer Valley High (1,812 students), and the largest elementary school is Muir (John) Elementary (660).
Antioch Unified operates the most schools here (24), and 2 regular districts have at least one Antioch campus, plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 21:1, similar to the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 charter schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 7 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 7 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 78% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Antioch
Antioch Unified
Public school district
24 schools in Antioch · 25 total
Antioch Charter Academy District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Antioch
Antioch Charter Academy II District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Antioch
Contra Costa County Office of Education
Public school district
1 school in Antioch · 5 total
Rocketship Delta Prep District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Antioch
Elementary schools in Antioch
17| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch Charter Academy Antioch Charter Academy District · Charter | KG–08 | 202 | 19.1:1 | |
| Antioch Charter Academy II Antioch Charter Academy II District · Charter | KG–08 | 204 | 21.5:1 | |
| Belshaw Elementary Antioch Unified | KG–05 | 431 | 22.7:1 | |
| Carmen Dragon Elementary Antioch Unified | KG–06 | 495 | 21.9:1 | |
| Diablo Vista Elementary Antioch Unified | KG–05 | 496 | 23.6:1 | |
| Fremont Elementary Antioch Unified | KG–05 | 482 | 20:1 | |
| Grant Elementary Antioch Unified | KG–06 | 478 | 19.6:1 | |
| Jack London Elementary Antioch Unified | KG–06 | 446 | 23.2:1 | |
| Kimball Elementary Antioch Unified | KG–05 | 450 | 20.1:1 | |
| Lone Tree Elementary Antioch Unified | KG–05 | 518 | 20.3:1 | |
| Marsh Elementary Antioch Unified | KG–05 | 522 | 21.7:1 | |
| Mission Elementary Antioch Unified | KG–05 | 512 | 21:1 | |
| Muir (John) Elementary Antioch Unified | KG–05 | 660 | 20.7:1 | |
| Rocketship Delta Prep Rocketship Delta Prep District · Charter | KG–05 | 540 | 36:1 | |
| Sutter Elementary Antioch Unified | KG–05 | 450 | 21:1 | |
| Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy Antioch Unified · Virtual · Alternative School | KG–08 | 261 | 17.5:1 | |
| Turner Elementary Antioch Unified | KG–05 | 436 | 19.3:1 |
Middle schools in Antioch
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch Middle Antioch Unified | 06–08 | 665 | 21.5:1 | |
| Black Diamond Middle Antioch Unified | 06–08 | 358 | 21.3:1 | |
| Dallas Ranch Middle Antioch Unified | 06–08 | 795 | 23.9:1 | |
| Park Middle Antioch Unified | 06–08 | 1,055 | 22.2:1 |
High schools in Antioch
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch High Antioch Unified | 09–12 | 1,776 | 20.9:1 | |
| Bidwell Continuation High Antioch Unified · Alternative School | 10–12 | 147 | 15.2:1 | |
| Deer Valley High Antioch Unified | 09–12 | 1,812 | 23.1:1 | |
| Dozier-Libbey Medical High Antioch Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 681 | 24.7:1 | |
| Live Oak High (Continuation) Antioch Unified · Alternative School | 10–12 | 130 | 15.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Antioch
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCCOE Special Education Programs Contra Costa County Office of Education · Special Education School | KG–12 | 116 | 7.7:1 | |
| Prospects High (Alternative) Antioch Unified · Alternative School | KG–12 | 304 | 13.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9.2%
- Hispanic51.1%
- Black23%
- Asian9.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.6%
- Multiracial4.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 28 Antioch schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (15,422 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Antioch
How many public schools are in Antioch, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 28 open public schools with a location address in Antioch: 17 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 15,422 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Antioch?
Schools with an address in Antioch belong to 5 education agencies, led by Antioch Unified (24 schools), Antioch Charter Academy District (1 school), Antioch Charter Academy II District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Antioch?
Deer Valley High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Antioch, with 1,812 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Antioch?
Yes. 3 of the 28 public schools in Antioch are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Antioch Charter Academy, Antioch Charter Academy II, Rocketship Delta Prep. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Antioch schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Antioch public schools is 21:1, similar to the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Antioch guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities