Kirkwood occupies Concord's far eastern edge, right up against the Clayton border where the city starts to feel more like foothills than suburb. It's a quiet, established neighborhood with a school assignment that does a lot of the selling. That assignment is the headline: Kirkwood reaches Ayers Elementary along with the well-regarded Clayton schools, Mt. Diablo Elementary and Diablo View Middle, which is exactly why families tour these streets. The homes are comfortable single-family stock, and the open hills and Lime Ridge trails to the east give the area a back-to-nature edge. The tradeoff is the usual one for Concord's eastern rim: you're a drive from most shopping, with the Clayton Road corridor handling the everyday errands. But if you want a calm, hill-adjacent Concord address tied to some of the area's stronger schools, Kirkwood quietly punches above the attention it gets.




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| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayers Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Mt. Diablo Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Diablo View Middle | Middle | 6-8 |
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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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