Eagle Peak Montessori vs Northgate High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 475 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eagle Peak Montessori
Walnut Creek · Charter elementary · Grades 1–8
301 students
Northgate High
Walnut Creek · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,546 students
| Measure | Eagle Peak Montessori Walnut Creek, California | Northgate High Walnut Creek, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #947 of 5,693 | #85 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12937 of 50,301 | #2718 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 1–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 301 | 1,546 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 1,546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.6% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 30.1 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 63% |
| city | Walnut Creek | Walnut Creek |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northgate High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 67.7).
- •Northgate High does better on math proficiency (63% vs 52%).
- •Northgate High does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 72%).
- •Eagle Peak Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.6% vs 22.4%).
- •Northgate High does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 30.1).
- •Northgate High is the larger school with 1,546 students compared with 301.
- •Eagle Peak Montessori is a charter school while Northgate High is a public 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 Eagle Peak Montessori better than Northgate High?
On the Success Index (US), Northgate High ranks higher (72.4 vs 67.7 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 Eagle Peak Montessori and Northgate High?
About 475 m in a straight line, between Walnut Creek and Walnut Creek in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eagle Peak Montessori: 301. Northgate High: 1,546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eagle Peak Montessori and Northgate High rank in California?
Eagle Peak Montessori is 947th of 5,693 and Northgate High is 85th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).