For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 8,894 students in Pleasanton, CA. The top ranked public elementary schools in Pleasanton, CA 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, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pleasanton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pleasanton, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairlands Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4151 W. Las Positas Blvd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 426-4210
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 426-4210
Grades: K-5
| 726 students
Rank: #22.
Henry P. Mohr Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 579 students
Rank: #33.
Walnut Grove Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 648 students
Rank: #44.
Donlon Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 739 students
Rank: #55.
Harvest Park Middle School
Magnet 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
| 1,086 students
Rank: #66.
Lydiksen Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 604 students
Rank: #77.
Thomas S. Hart Middle School
Magnet 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
| 1,158 students
Rank: #88.
Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 527 students
Rank: #99.
Vintage Hills Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 538 students
Rank: #1010.
Pleasanton Middle School
Magnet 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
| 1,050 students
Rank: #1111.
Valley View Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 641 students
Rank: #1212.
Alisal Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 513 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Pleasanton Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
245 Abbie St.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4260
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4260
Grades: K-12
| 85 students
Pleasanton, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Pleasanton Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
4645 Bernal Ave.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4260
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4260
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pleasanton, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pleasanton, CA include Fairlands Elementary School, Henry P. Mohr Elementary School and Walnut Grove Elementary School. Pleasanton has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pleasanton?
13 public elementary schools are located in Pleasanton.
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasanton?
Pleasanton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Pleasanton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Pleasanton include: Lydiksen Elementary School vs. Donlon Elementary School, Harvest Park Middle School vs. Thomas S. Hart Middle School, Thomas S. Hart Middle School vs. Harvest Park Middle School
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