Crystal Ranch is, by most measures, the top of the Concord market, and it knows it. Set on the hillsides at the city's far south end, where the Crystyl Ranch trail climbs into Lime Ridge Open Space, it's a newer, planned-feeling neighborhood of larger homes with views and big-sky quiet. The pitch is straightforward. You get some of Concord's newest construction, a genuinely safe and settled feel, and an assignment that reaches strong schools including Northgate High over the Walnut Creek line. The Lime Ridge trail network is essentially in the backyard, which is a real perk for anyone who runs or rides. The honest tradeoff is isolation and price. There's no retail up here, so every errand is a drive down the hill, and you pay a clear premium for the address. But if you want the most polished, view-driven corner of Concord with the trails to match, Crystal Ranch is the one the rest of the city measures itself against.




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| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
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| Highlands Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Mt. Diablo Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Pine Hollow Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Northgate High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
from CA Dept. of Education
Houseberry recommends using these scores as only a starting point, and conducting your own investigation into what schools fit best for your preferences. School boundaries are not guaranteed and may change. It is important to contact the appropriate school district to confirm enrollment eligibility before making any decision to move to a neighborhood.






















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