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#89 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 3% of private schools

The Seven Hills School

Elementary School

975 North San Carlos Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Private
379
Students
5.9:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
Top 3%
in CA

About The Seven Hills School

The Seven Hills School is an private elementary school in Walnut Creek, CA 94598. The school serves approximately 379 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 5.9:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0/10, placing it in the 97.2th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (8.7/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $188,170, where 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 13 public schools in Walnut Creek, The Seven Hills School rates higher overall (7.0 vs 5.7 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How The Seven Hills School compares to 13 public schools serving similar grades in Walnut Creek, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
5.9:1
This School
vs
25.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
379
This School
vs
538
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.0
This School
vs
5.7
Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

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

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)
A 8.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 5.9:1
🕐 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 379
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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

975 North San Carlos Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi
School Distance Rating
SEVEN HILLS SCHOOL Walnut Creek 0.0 mi 7.0
Sonder Creek Academy Walnut Creek 0.7 mi 7.0
Fusion Academy Walnut Creek Walnut Creek 0.7 mi 7.0
Bancroft Elementary Walnut Creek 0.8 mi 6.4
Walnut Creek Intermediate Walnut Creek 0.9 mi 5.7
WELLSPRING EDUCATIONAL SERVICES INC Walnut Creek 0.9 mi 7.0
Wellspring Educational Services Inc Walnut Creek 0.9 mi 7.0
Berean Christian High School Walnut Creek 1.0 mi 7.0
Cedar Life Academy Walnut Creek 1.2 mi 7.0
CARONDELET HIGH SCHOOL Concord 1.1 mi 3.6
Carondelet High School Concord 1.1 mi 3.6
BEREAN CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Walnut Creek 1.1 mi 7.0
NorthCreek Academy Walnut Creek 1.1 mi 7.0
NORTHCREEK ACADEMY & PRESCHOOL Walnut Creek 1.1 mi 7.0
De La Salle High School of Concord Concord 1.3 mi 3.6
DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL Concord 1.3 mi 3.6
Oak Grove Middle Concord 1.4 mi 4.3
Fair Oaks Elementary Pleasant Hill 1.6 mi 3.5
Buena Vista Elementary Walnut Creek 1.3 mi 6.5
Pleasant Hill Middle Pleasant Hill 1.4 mi 4.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 94598 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$188,170

Median Home Value

$1,307,100

Median Rent

$2,989/mo

Population

26,293

College Educated

73.8%

Homeownership

76.1%

Avg Commute

34.1 min

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Median Age

45.5

Similar Schools

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

School Rating
Abraham Lincoln Elementary La Crescenta, CA 7.0
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

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about The Seven Hills School

What grades does The Seven Hills School serve?

The Seven Hills School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend The Seven Hills School?

The Seven Hills School has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Seven Hills School?

The student-teacher ratio at The Seven Hills School is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Seven Hills School rank in CA?

The Seven Hills School is ranked #89 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is The Seven Hills School's MySchoolScout rating?

The Seven Hills School 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 The Seven Hills School a private school?

Yes, The Seven Hills School 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
379
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
64
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