For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,462 students in 94549, CA (there are , serving 1,936 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in 94549, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 94549, CA are Lafayette Elementary School, Springhill Elementary School and Burton Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94549 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94549, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94549, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
950 Moraga Rd.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3570
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3570
Grades: K-5
| 509 students
Rank: #22.
Springhill Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3301 Springhill Rd.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3580
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3580
Grades: K-5
| 464 students
Rank: #33.
Burton Valley Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
561 Merriewood Dr.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3550
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3550
Grades: K-5
| 680 students
Rank: #44.
Happy Valley Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3855 Happy Valley Rd.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3560
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3560
Grades: K-5
| 449 students
Rank: #55.
M. H. Stanley Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3455 School St.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3530
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3530
Grades: 6-8
| 1,110 students
Rank: #66.
Acalanes High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1200 Pleasant Hill Rd.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 280-3970
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 280-3970
Grades: 9-12
| 1,250 students
Rank: n/an/a
561 Merriwood
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3550
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3550
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 94549, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 94549, CA include Lafayette Elementary School, Springhill Elementary School and Burton Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 94549?
7 public schools are located in 94549.
What percentage of students in 94549 go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in 94549 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94549?
94549 public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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