Bancroft Elementary vs Contra Costa School of Performing Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bancroft Elementary
Walnut Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–5
672 students
Contra Costa School of Performing Arts
Walnut Creek · Charter high · Grades 6–12
285 students
| Measure | Bancroft Elementary Walnut Creek, California | Contra Costa School of Performing Arts Walnut Creek, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1002 of 5,693 | #515 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13543 of 50,301 | #10171 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 672 | 285 |
| Enrollment | 672 | 285 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.8% | 29.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.9 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 27% |
| city | Walnut Creek | Walnut Creek |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bancroft Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.8 vs 43.1).
- •Bancroft Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 27%).
- •Bancroft Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 49%).
- •Bancroft Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.8% vs 29.1%).
- •Contra Costa School of Performing Arts does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 26.9).
- •Bancroft Elementary is the larger school with 672 students compared with 285.
- •Bancroft Elementary is a public school while Contra Costa School of Performing Arts is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bancroft Elementary better than Contra Costa School of Performing Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Bancroft Elementary ranks higher (66.8 vs 43.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bancroft Elementary and Contra Costa School of Performing Arts?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Walnut Creek and Walnut Creek in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bancroft Elementary: 672. Contra Costa School of Performing Arts: 285. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bancroft Elementary and Contra Costa School of Performing Arts rank in California?
Bancroft Elementary is 1002nd of 5,693 and Contra Costa School of Performing Arts is 515th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).