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#2866 of 3,177 private schools in CA

St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception

Elementary School

1158 Bont Ln, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Private
300
Students
20.7:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
#2866 of 3,177 in CA

About St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception

St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception is an private elementary school in Walnut Creek, CA 94596. The school serves approximately 300 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 20.7:1.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0/10, placing it in the 9.8th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall. The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $137,660, where 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Compared to the 13 public schools in Walnut Creek, St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception rates higher overall (7.0 vs 5.7 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception compares to 13 public schools serving similar grades in Walnut Creek, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
20.7:1
This School
vs
25.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
300
This School
vs
538
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.0
This School
vs
5.7
Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception (this school) 7.0
Tice Creek 6.8
Parkmead Elementary 5.5
Walnut Creek Intermediate 5.7
Buena Vista Elementary 6.5
Murwood Elementary 7.3
Walnut Heights Elementary 6.4
Indian Valley Elementary 5.3
Bancroft Elementary 6.4
Walnut Acres Elementary 6.6
Eagle Peak Montessori 5.0
Foothill Middle 4.2
Contra Costa School of Performing Arts 2.7
Valle Verde Elementary 5.5

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

👥 Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C- 1.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 20.7:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Enrollment 300
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 2 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

1158 Bont Ln, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi
School Distance Rating
ST MARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Walnut Creek 0.0 mi 7.0
Tice Creek Walnut Creek 0.5 mi 6.8
Parkmead Elementary Walnut Creek 0.6 mi 5.5
Fusion Academy Walnut Creek Downtown Walnut Creek 0.6 mi 7.0
FUSION ACADEMY WALNUT CREEK DOWNTOWN Walnut Creek 0.6 mi 7.0
LINDAMOOD-BELL LEARNING PROCESSES WALNUT CREEK Walnut Creek 0.6 mi 7.0
Building Connections Behavioral Health Walnut Creek 0.7 mi 7.0
Las Lomas High Walnut Creek 0.8 mi 6.1
Cedar Life Academy Walnut Creek 1.0 mi 7.0
Walnut Creek Christian Academy Walnut Creek 1.1 mi 7.0
WALNUT CREEK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Walnut Creek 1.1 mi 7.0
Buena Vista Elementary Walnut Creek 1.2 mi 6.5
Walnut Creek Intermediate Walnut Creek 1.2 mi 5.7
Al Judiy Academy Walnut Creek 1.3 mi 7.0
Meher Schools, The Lafayette 1.1 mi 8.9
Acalanes Center for Independent Study Walnut Creek 1.4 mi 5.0
MEHER SCHOOLS Lafayette 1.1 mi 8.9
Murwood Elementary Walnut Creek 1.4 mi 7.3
Contra Costa Christian Schools Walnut Creek 1.9 mi 7.0
CONTRA COSTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Walnut Creek 1.9 mi 7.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 94596 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$137,660

Median Home Value

$1,245,000

Median Rent

$2,471/mo

Population

23,592

College Educated

69.5%

Homeownership

44.9%

Avg Commute

32 min

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Median Age

37.5

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Alta Mesa Elementary Redding, CA 7.0
Arbolita Elementary La Habra, CA 7.0
Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary Santa Maria, CA 7.0
Bel Aire Elementary Tiburon, CA 7.0
Brookside Elementary San Anselmo, CA 7.0
C. Roy Carmichael Elementary Portola, CA 7.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception

What grades does St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception serve?

St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception?

St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception has an enrollment of approximately 300 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception?

The student-teacher ratio at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception rank in CA?

St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception is ranked #2866 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception's MySchoolScout rating?

St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception has a composite rating of 7.0 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception a private school?

Yes, St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception 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.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
300
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Contra Costa
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details