Walnut Heights School

In a child-centered, academically challenging environment that cultivates character and celebrates learning, the families, community and staff of Walnut Heights Elementary School as partners will develop creative, exemplary learners with the skills and enthusiasm to shape a changing world.

Get to Know Walnut Heights Elementary

Walnut Heights Elementary School, nestled in the foothills of Mount Diablo, enjoys the 3-acre Nature Area adjacent to the Walnut Creek Open Space. This natural setting provides the backdrop to the school that serves approximately 400 students and their families in transitional kindergarten (TK) through fifth grade. Built in 1952 and modernized in 1998, the school district added outdoor learning areas, enlarged playground and a new amphitheater in past years. Bond monies provide continuous improvement of the school site.

Get to Know Buena Vista Elementary

Named a California Distinguished School in 2008, Buena Vista Elementary is nestled in a residential neighborhood within close walking distance to Walnut Creek’s thriving downtown and the region’s rapid transit, BART. Our school is known for its high achievement, relevant education, ethnic diversity and a closeknit family feel. We attribute our success to a highly committed staff and community of families.

Buena Vista is a family-oriented, welcoming place where expectations are high within a caring atmosphere. Parents and staff frequently express their joy at belonging to the Buena Vista family. Students are convinced that they contribute to create the best school anywhere!