Buena Vista Elementary School

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Buena Vista Elementary School is located in Walnut Creek, CA.

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Buena Vista Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

2355 San Juan Ave, Walnut Creek, CA

Buena Vista Area Neighborhood

Walnut Creek Elementary School District

494 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Amy Espinoza

Student Teacher Ratio
24:1

Math Proficiency
72%

Reading Proficiency
76%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

76%

Math Proficiency

72%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

24:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

4.5%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female

50.3%

Male

49.7%

White

40.4%

Asian

19.4%

Hispanic

15.4%

Two or more races

12.9%

Filipino

2.6%

Black

2.6%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

2/10/2026

My child has been at this school already for 3 years and love Buena Visa Elementary. She is receiving quality instruction and attention from the teachers, and the class environment is stimulating and friendly. My daughter has excelled in her academics, but also in her social and emotional skills at...

5.0 parent

3/16/2022

My two children attended BV and they both had a wonderful experience. They were well supported, the staff was of the highest quality and the parent participation was great. I give this school high praise.

5.0 parent

4/20/2020

Great experience, my children are soo happy

5.0 parent

4/20/2020

Wonderful school. Caring and awesome teachers and administrators. Starting from kindergarten to fifth grade we had great experience with fantastic and highly educated teachers. My children are so happy there, and I couldn't be happier.. I can't imagine sending my children anywhere else. We love our...

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Horizons School: Independent Study

K to 12th
Public

B+

Contra Costa County Rop School

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California Contra Costa County Walnut Creek 94597 Buena Vista Area

Buena Vista Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Walnut Creek, CA and is served by the Walnut Creek Elementary School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 494 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 76% are proficient in reading. Buena Vista Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,188,743. Discover additional schools in the area, like Horizons School: Independent Study, Contra Costa County Rop School, Acalanes High School, and more. Learn more about what Walnut Creek has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Buena Vista Elementary School.

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