Best public schools in Clayton, CA
All 2 public schools in Clayton, ranked by the share of students who met California's reading (ELA) standard on the spring 2026 state tests, with math results and nearby home values.
2public schools
1,282students enrolled, 2025-26
74%median school, reading (ELA)
64%median school, math
$1.03Mmedian typical home value across school ZIP codes
Diablo View Middle has the highest reading result in Clayton at 77%, and Mt. Diablo Elementary has the highest math result at 69%. The median Clayton school is 21 points above the Contra Costa County reading average (52%) and 24 points above the California average (49%). Schools here belong to Mt. Diablo Unified. Typical home values in these schools' ZIP codes range from $1.03M to $1.03M.
Clayton elementary schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mt. Diablo ElementaryClayton · Grades K-5 | Mt. Diablo Unified | 70% | 69% | $1.03M |
Clayton middle schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diablo View MiddleClayton · Grades 6-8 | Mt. Diablo Unified | 77% | 59% | $1.03M |
How Clayton compares
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton (median school) | 74% | 64% |
| Contra Costa County | 52% | 43% |
| California | 49% | 38% |