Pleasanton Unified School District

4665 Bernal Ave.
Pleasanton, CA 94566-7498
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

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 74% (versus the California public school average of 34%), 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 Donlon 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
10,369 Schools
# Students
13,668 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
595 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pleasanton Unified School District, which is ranked #49 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#51 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 5%)
74%
34%
78%
47%
63%
29%
96%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
55%
12%
% Hispanic
11%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
26%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,231 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. 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 $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$222 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$252 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,231
$19,974
Spending / Student
$18,442
$18,396

Best Pleasanton Unified School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairlands Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4151 West Las Positas Blvd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 426-4210
Gr: K-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Henry P. Mohr Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3300 Dennis Dr.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 426-4256
Gr: K-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Donlon Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4150 Dorman Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 426-4220
Gr: K-5 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Walnut Grove Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1999 Harvest Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4250
Gr: K-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Harvest Park Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4900 Valley Ave.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4444
Gr: 6-8 | 1,051 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Lydiksen Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7700 Highland Oaks Dr.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 426-4420
Gr: K-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
Thomas S. Hart Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4433 Willow Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 426-3102
Gr: 6-8 | 1,165 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Foothill High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4375 Foothill Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 461-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,208 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #99.
Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5301 Case Ave.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-3772
Gr: K-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1010.
Amador Valley High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1155 Santa Rita Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 461-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,574 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1111.
Vintage Hills Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1125 Concord St.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4240
Gr: K-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1212.
Pleasanton Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5001 Case Ave.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4390
Gr: 6-8 | 1,015 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1313.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
480 Adams Way
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4230
Gr: K-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1414.
Alisal Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1454 Santa Rita Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4200
Gr: K-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1515.
Village High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4645 Bernal Ave.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4260
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
4900 Valley Ave.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 462-3325
Rank: n/an/a
The Pleasanton Virtual Academy
Alternative School
245 Abbie St.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4260
Gr: K-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

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 #49 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 17 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 13,668 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in CA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 63% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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