Eagle Peak Montessori vs Walnut Acres Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km 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
Walnut Acres Elementary
Walnut Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–5
689 students
| Measure | Eagle Peak Montessori Walnut Creek, California | Walnut Acres Elementary Walnut Creek, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #947 of 5,693 | #551 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12937 of 50,301 | #7995 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 301 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.6% | 14.9% |
| Students per teacher | 30.1 | 28.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| city | Walnut Creek | Walnut Creek |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walnut Acres Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.0 vs 67.7).
- •Walnut Acres Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Walnut Acres Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Eagle Peak Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.6% vs 14.9%).
- •Walnut Acres Elementary does better on students per teacher (28.7 vs 30.1).
- •Walnut Acres Elementary is the larger school with 689 students compared with 301.
- •Eagle Peak Montessori is a charter school while Walnut Acres Elementary 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Eagle Peak Montessori better than Walnut Acres Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Walnut Acres Elementary ranks higher (75.0 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 Walnut Acres Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Walnut Creek and Walnut Creek in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eagle Peak Montessori: 301. Walnut Acres Elementary: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eagle Peak Montessori and Walnut Acres Elementary rank in California?
Eagle Peak Montessori is 947th of 5,693 and Walnut Acres Elementary is 551st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).