Top Rankings
Pleasanton Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 13,668 students in Pleasanton Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Pleasanton Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Pleasanton Unified School District are Fairlands Elementary School, Henry P. Mohr Elementary School and Walnut Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Pleasanton Unified School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
17 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
13,668 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
595 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Pleasanton Unified School District, which is ranked #46 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#48 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
29%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.63
# American Indian Students
33 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7,499 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
55%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,461 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
56%
# Black Students
216 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
3,557 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
26%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
31 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
868 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
945
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
782
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
887
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
889
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
963
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,001
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
988
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,087
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,186
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,218
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,226
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,199
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,297
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,231 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,442 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$222 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$252 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,231
$19,942
Spending / Student
$18,442
$18,366
Best Pleasanton Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairlands Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4151 West Las Positas Blvd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 426-4210
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 426-4210
Grades: K-5
| 696 students
Rank: #22.
Henry P. Mohr Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3300 Dennis Dr.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 426-4256
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 426-4256
Grades: K-5
| 540 students
Rank: #33.
Walnut Grove Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1999 Harvest Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4250
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4250
Grades: K-5
| 644 students
Rank: #44.
Donlon Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4150 Dorman Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 426-4220
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 426-4220
Grades: K-5
| 729 students
Rank: #55.
Harvest Park Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4900 Valley Ave.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4444
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4444
Grades: 6-8
| 1,051 students
Rank: #66.
Lydiksen Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7700 Highland Oaks Dr.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 426-4420
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 426-4420
Grades: K-5
| 610 students
Rank: #77.
Foothill High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4375 Foothill Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 461-6600
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 461-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,208 students
Rank: #88.
Thomas S. Hart Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4433 Willow Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 426-3102
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 426-3102
Grades: 6-8
| 1,165 students
Rank: #99.
Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5301 Case Ave.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-3772
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-3772
Grades: K-5
| 500 students
Rank: #1010.
Amador Valley High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1155 Santa Rita Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 461-6100
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 461-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,574 students
Rank: #1111.
Vintage Hills Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1125 Concord St.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4240
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4240
Grades: K-5
| 516 students
Rank: #1212.
Pleasanton Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5001 Case Ave.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4390
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4390
Grades: 6-8
| 1,015 students
Rank: #1313.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
480 Adams Way
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4230
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4230
Grades: K-5
| 657 students
Rank: #1414.
Alisal Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1454 Santa Rita Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4200
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4200
Grades: K-5
| 553 students
Rank: #1515.
Village High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4645 Bernal Ave.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4260
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4260
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Rank: n/an/a
4900 Valley Ave.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 462-3325
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 462-3325
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
The Pleasanton Virtual Academy
Alternative School
245 Abbie St.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4260
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4260
Grades: K-12
| 125 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pleasanton Unified School District?
Pleasanton Unified School District manages 17 public schools serving 13,668 students.
What is the rank of Pleasanton Unified School District?
Pleasanton Unified School District is ranked #46 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasanton Unified School District?
55% of Pleasanton Unified School District students are Asian, 26% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pleasanton Unified School District?
Pleasanton Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Pleasanton Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,442 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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