#1 Best Independent Schools in Contra Costa County, CA
Prospect Sierra School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 85% of independent schools in California
El Cerrito, CA
A+Overall grade476 students5 students per teacher
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Best Independent Schools in Contra Costa County, CA
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Contra Costa County, CA. Top 9 of 9 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in Contra Costa County, CA
The Athenian School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
The only independent school in Danville
Danville, CA
A+Overall grade537 students8 students per teacher
#3 Best Independent Schools in Contra Costa County, CA
The Saklan School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 75% of independent schools in California
Moraga, CA
A+Overall grade98 students6 students per teacher
#4 Best Independent Schools in Contra Costa County, CA
Sonder Creek Academy
Independent school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 85% of independent schools in California
Walnut Creek, CA
A+Overall grade102 students5 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Contra Costa County, CA
Bentley School
Independent school · Grades K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Lafayette, CA
AOverall grade634 students8 students per teacher
#6 Best Independent Schools in Contra Costa County, CA
Seven Hills School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest independent school in Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek, CA
B+Overall grade378 students10 students per teacher
#7 Best Independent Schools in Contra Costa County, CA
The Meher Schools
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
One of 2 independent schools in Lafayette
Lafayette, CA
B+Overall grade180 students9 students per teacher
#8 Best Independent Schools in Contra Costa County, CA
The Dorris-Eaton School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
San Ramon, CA
BOverall grade332 students7 students per teacher
#9 Best Independent Schools in Contra Costa County, CA
Kindercare Learning Center #1039
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
The only independent school in Antioch
Antioch, CA
BOverall grade67 students11 students per teacher
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