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Sonder Creek Academy
Elementary School
860 Bancroft Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94599
Enrollment
109
Student-Teacher
6.6:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
109
Student-Teacher
6.6:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Sonder Creek Academy
Elementary School in Walnut Creek · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Sonder Creek Academy
Sonder Creek Academy is a private elementary school in Walnut Creek, CA. Sonder Creek Academy serves approximately 109 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 109 students, Sonder Creek Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 6.6:1 students to teachers, Sonder Creek Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Sonder Creek Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Sonder Creek Academy compares to 13 public schools serving similar grades in Walnut Creek, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Sonder Creek Academy (this school) | — |
| Bancroft Elementary | 6.6 |
| Contra Costa School of Performing Arts | 4.2 |
| Walnut Acres Elementary | 6.7 |
| Valle Verde Elementary | 5.9 |
| Walnut Creek Intermediate | 7.0 |
| Foothill Middle | 7.2 |
| Buena Vista Elementary | 8.1 |
| Indian Valley Elementary | 6.7 |
| Eagle Peak Montessori | 5.2 |
| Walnut Heights Elementary | 7.6 |
| Tice Creek | 8.8 |
| Murwood Elementary | 7.8 |
| Parkmead Elementary | 7.4 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 109 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.6:1
- Address
- 860 Bancroft Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94599
- Phone
- (925) 440-1244
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
860 Bancroft Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94599
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sonder Creek Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SEVEN HILLS SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 0.7 miles away). Another option is Bancroft Elementary (rated 6.6/10, 0.4 miles away). Additionally, NORTHCREEK ACADEMY & PRESCHOOL (rated 5.9/10, 1.1 miles away). For more schools in Walnut Creek, see our Walnut Creek schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Bancroft Elementary Walnut Creek | 0.4 mi | 6.6 |
| CARONDELET HIGH SCHOOL Concord | 0.6 mi | 5.9 |
| Carondelet High School Concord | 0.6 mi | — |
| The Seven Hills School Walnut Creek | 0.7 mi | — |
| SEVEN HILLS SCHOOL Walnut Creek | 0.7 mi | 7.4 |
| Oak Grove Middle Concord | 0.7 mi | 5.3 |
| De La Salle High School of Concord Concord | 0.7 mi | — |
| DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL Concord | 0.7 mi | 5.1 |
| Fair Oaks Elementary Pleasant Hill | 0.9 mi | 3.1 |
| Fusion Academy Walnut Creek Walnut Creek | 0.8 mi | — |
| CORE Education Academy Concord | 1.0 mi | — |
| CORE EDUCATION ACADEMY Concord | 1.0 mi | 6.4 |
| Ygnacio Valley High Concord | 1.0 mi | 6.1 |
| NorthCreek Academy Walnut Creek | 1.1 mi | — |
| NORTHCREEK ACADEMY & PRESCHOOL Walnut Creek | 1.1 mi | 5.9 |
| KLA SCHOOLS OF WALNUT CREEK Walnut Creek | 1.1 mi | 4.5 |
| WELLSPRING EDUCATIONAL SERVICES INC Walnut Creek | 1.1 mi | 6.7 |
| Wellspring Educational Services Inc Walnut Creek | 1.1 mi | — |
| Contra Costa School of Performing Arts Walnut Creek | 1.1 mi | 4.2 |
| Saint Francis of Assisi Concord | 1.2 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94599 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$79,696
Median Home Value
$757,300
Median Rent
$2,115/mo
Population
3,388
College Educated
41.1%
Homeownership
65.9%
Poverty Rate
11.5%
Median Age
65.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sonder Creek Academy
What grades does Sonder Creek Academy serve?
Sonder Creek Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Sonder Creek Academy?
Sonder Creek Academy has an enrollment of approximately 109 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sonder Creek Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sonder Creek Academy is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Sonder Creek Academy a private school?
Yes, Sonder Creek Academy is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 109
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Phone
- (925) 440-1244
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