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Walnut Heights Elementary School

Grades: K-5

Students: 427

Type: Public

8/10

GreatSchools Rating

Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1

Certified Teachers: 100%

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9 Reviews

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Walnut Creek Elementary School District

4064 Walnut Boulevard
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

(925) 944-6834

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9/10

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6/10

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7/10

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Read what parents are saying about Walnut Heights Elementary School

We have had two children at Walnut Heights, and the classroom experience has been very good. The teachers we have had have been wonderful: warm, capable, supportive, and clearly committed to the children. My kids have generally had a positive learning experience, and I am grateful for the work the t

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Posted by a parent on 6/1/2026

We appreciate teachers in school authorities for their hard works

Posted by a teacher on 12/20/2025

I would like to report Walnut Heights inequitable Covid testing policy’s -absences require a Covid test-the school offers a 3-day PCR test -according to Patricia Otten: kids are allowed to pay $125 for a rapid result test which allows them to come back same-day. Those that can’t afford this test are

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Posted by a parent on 9/29/2021

Walnut Heights is an outstanding elementary school! The teachers and staff are dedicated, professional, kind, and caring. The setting is absolutely beautiful with the Open Space in the background. Overall just a wonderful place for your kids or grandkids to spend their elementary school days!

Posted by a community member on 4/28/2020

Traumatic experiences with bullying here. Not just by other kids, but by teachers and staff. They excuse the bullying by attempting to place fault on the victim. We're new and this school's rating needs to be downgraded to reflect this.

Posted by a parent on 7/18/2018

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Walnut Creek schools - Walnut Heights Elementary School is located at 4064 Walnut Boulevard, Walnut Creek CA 94596. Walnut Heights Elementary School is in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District. Walnut Heights Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-5.