Public schools in Concord, CA
27 open public schools with an address in Concord, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
27
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
15,101
27 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
23.2:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
2
4 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Concord public schools
The federal directory lists 27 public schools in Concord, CA: 16 elementary, 3 middle, 7 high, 1 combined or other. The 27 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 15,101 students, an average of 559 per school. The largest campus is Clayton Valley Charter High (2,373 students), and the largest elementary school is Meadow Homes Elementary (732).
Mt. Diablo Unified operates the most schools here (24), and 2 regular districts have at least one Concord campus, plus 2 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 23.2:1, higher than 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 2 charter schools, 4 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 8 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 8 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 63% 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 Concord
Mt. Diablo Unified
Public school district
24 schools in Concord · 51 total
Clayton Valley Charter High District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Concord
Contra Costa County Office of Education
Public school district
1 school in Concord · 5 total
Rocketship Futuro Academy District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Concord
Elementary schools in Concord
16| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayers Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified | KG–05 | 394 | 24.6:1 | |
| Cambridge Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified | KG–05 | 469 | 24.7:1 | |
| El Monte Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified | KG–05 | 418 | 23.2:1 | |
| Highlands Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified | KG–05 | 512 | 26.9:1 | |
| Holbrook Language Academy Mt. Diablo Unified · Magnet | KG–08 | 501 | 26.2:1 | |
| Meadow Homes Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified | KG–05 | 732 | 28.2:1 | |
| Monte Gardens Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified · Magnet | KG–05 | 562 | 28.8:1 | |
| Mountain View Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified | KG–05 | 267 | 24.3:1 | |
| Rocketship Futuro Academy Rocketship Futuro Academy District · Charter | KG–05 | 669 | 33.5:1 | |
| Silverwood Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified | KG–05 | 530 | 25.2:1 | |
| Sun Terrace Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified · Magnet | KG–05 | 418 | 25.5:1 | |
| Sunrise (Special Education) Mt. Diablo Unified · Special Education School | KG–08 | 18 | 5.9:1 | |
| Westwood Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified | KG–05 | 224 | 20.4:1 | |
| Woodside Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified | KG–05 | 289 | 25.7:1 | |
| Wren Avenue Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified · Magnet | KG–05 | 349 | 20.5:1 | |
| Ygnacio Valley Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified | KG–05 | 387 | 22.8:1 |
Middle schools in Concord
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Dorado Middle Mt. Diablo Unified | 06–08 | 861 | 23.5:1 | |
| Oak Grove Middle Mt. Diablo Unified | 06–08 | 681 | 20.6:1 | |
| Pine Hollow Middle Mt. Diablo Unified | 06–08 | 538 | 21.3:1 |
High schools in Concord
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Valley Charter High Clayton Valley Charter High District · Charter | 09–12 | 2,373 | 25.1:1 | |
| Concord High Mt. Diablo Unified | 09–12 | 1,137 | 19.5:1 | |
| Crossroads High Mt. Diablo Unified · Alternative School | 07–12 | 12 | 5.9:1 | |
| Glenbrook Academy Mt. Diablo Unified · Special Education School | 06–12 | 21 | 10.5:1 | |
| Mt. Diablo High Mt. Diablo Unified | 09–12 | 1,397 | 19.8:1 | |
| Olympic High Mt. Diablo Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 233 | 14.4:1 | |
| Ygnacio Valley High Mt. Diablo Unified | 09–12 | 1,059 | 19:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Concord
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floyd I. Marchus Contra Costa County Office of Education · Special Education School | KG–12 | 50 | 6.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White15.8%
- Hispanic55.3%
- Black3.6%
- Asian11%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial13.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 27 Concord schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (15,101 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Concord
How many public schools are in Concord, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 27 open public schools with a location address in Concord: 16 elementary, 3 middle, 7 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 15,101 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Concord?
Schools with an address in Concord belong to 4 education agencies, led by Mt. Diablo Unified (24 schools), Clayton Valley Charter High District (1 school), Contra Costa County Office of Education (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 Concord?
Clayton Valley Charter High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Concord, with 2,373 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Concord?
Yes. 2 of the 27 public schools in Concord are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Clayton Valley Charter High, Rocketship Futuro Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Concord schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Concord public schools is 23.2:1, higher than 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 Concord 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