Heights Elementary

Heights Elementary sits in Pittsburg, a working-class East Bay city along the Sacramento River delta where families tend to put down deep roots and value schools that feel like an extension of the community. The school holds its own in math relative to its English scores, though families looking for high academic performance may find the overall rankings a stretch. That said, for families already planted in Pittsburg — drawn by its affordability compared to the rest of Contra Costa County — Heights offers a neighborhood school experience in a city that carries a strong sense of local identity.