For the 2026 school year, there are 61 public high schools serving 55,461 students in Contra Costa County, CA. The top-ranked public high schools in Contra Costa County, CA are Dougherty Valley High School, Campolindo High School and Monte Vista High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Contra Costa County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Contra Costa County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
Contra Costa County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Campolindo High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Contra Costa County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dougherty Valley High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10550 Albion Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-6400
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 3,039 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Campolindo High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 Moraga Rd.
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 280-3950
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 280-3950
Gr: 9-12 | 1,340 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Monte Vista High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3131 Stone Valley Rd.
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 552-2800
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 552-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,042 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Miramonte High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
750 Moraga Way
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 280-3930
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 280-3930
Gr: 9-12 | 1,167 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Acalanes High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1200 Pleasant Hill Rd.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 280-3970
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 280-3970
Gr: 9-12 | 1,256 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Northgate High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
425 Castle Rock Rd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 938-0900
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 938-0900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,546 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Middle College High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2600 Mission Bell Dr.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 215-3881
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 215-3881
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
California High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9870 Broadmoor Dr.
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 803-3200
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 803-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,894 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
Las Lomas High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1460 South Main St.
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 280-3920
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 280-3920
Gr: 9-12 | 1,577 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1010.
San Ramon Valley High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Danville Blvd.
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 552-3000
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 552-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,036 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Venture (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10540 Albion Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-1200
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-1200
Gr: K-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1212.
Heritage High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 American Ave.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-0037
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-0037
Gr: 9-12 | 2,566 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1313.
College Park High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Viking Dr.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-7670
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-7670
Gr: 9-12 | 1,948 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1414.
Clayton Valley Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1101 Alberta Way
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 682-7474
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 682-7474
Gr: 9-12 | 2,373 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1515.
Acalanes Center For Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1963 Tice Valley Blvd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 280-3945
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 280-3945
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1616.
Hercules High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 Refugio Valley Rd.
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1429
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1429
Gr: 9-12 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Central County Special Education Programs
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2964 Miranda Ave.
Alamo, CA 94507
(925) 837-6007
Alamo, CA 94507
(925) 837-6007
Gr: K-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Crossroads High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2701 Willow Pass Rd.
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 689-6852
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 689-6852
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1919.
John Swett High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1098 Pomona St.
Crockett, CA 94525
(510) 787-1088
Crockett, CA 94525
(510) 787-1088
Gr: 9-12 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2020.
Horizons School Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Santa Barbara Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-8000
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-8000
Gr: K-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2121.
Liberty High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
850 Second St.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-3521
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-3521
Gr: 9-12 | 2,836 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2222.
Dozier-libbey Medical High School
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4900 Sand Creek Rd.
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 779-7540
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 779-7540
Gr: 9-12 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2323.
Briones (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
925 Susana St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5800
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5800
Gr: K-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2424.
El Cerrito High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
540 Ashbury Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1437
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1437
Gr: 9-12 | 1,460 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2525.
Alhambra Senior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 E St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5810
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5810
Gr: 9-12 | 1,028 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2626.
Invictus Academy Of Richmond
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7150 Portola Dr.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 994-0888
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 994-0888
Gr: 7-12 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2727.
Willow High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1098 Pomona St.
Crockett, CA 94525
(510) 787-1088
Crockett, CA 94525
(510) 787-1088
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2828.
Deer Valley High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Lone Tree Way
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 779-7570
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 779-7570
Gr: 9-12 | 1,812 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2929.
Vicente Martinez High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
925 Susana St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5880
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5880
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3030.
Pinole Valley High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Pinole Valley Rd.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1442
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1442
Gr: 9-12 | 1,245 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3131.
Freedom High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1050 Neroly Rd.
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-5900
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,460 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3232.
Golden Gate Community
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Stoneman Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-3199
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-3199
Gr: 6-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3333.
Summit Public School K2
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Elm St.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 374-4093
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 374-4093
Gr: 7-12 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3434.
Making Waves Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4123 Lakeside Dr.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 262-1511
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 262-1511
Gr: 5-12 | 1,078 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
John Henry High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1402 Marina Way South
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 235-2439
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 235-2439
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Contra Costa County, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Contra Costa County, CA include Dougherty Valley High School, Campolindo High School and Monte Vista High School. Contra Costa County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Contra Costa County?
60 public high schools are located in Contra Costa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Contra Costa County?
Contra Costa County public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Contra Costa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Contra Costa County include: Liberty High School vs. Heritage High School, San Ramon Valley High School vs. Monte Vista High School, California High School vs. Dougherty Valley High School
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