For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,992 students in Pleasanton, CA. The top ranked public high schools in Pleasanton, CA are Foothill High School, Amador Valley High School and Village High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pleasanton, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Pleasanton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public high schools.
Pleasanton, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Amador Valley High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Pleasanton, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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
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
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 high schools in Pleasanton, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Pleasanton, CA include Foothill High School, Amador Valley High School and Village High School. Pleasanton has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Pleasanton?
4 public high schools are located in Pleasanton.
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasanton?
Pleasanton public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Pleasanton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pleasanton include: Foothill High School vs. Amador Valley High School, Amador Valley High School vs. Foothill High School, Village High School vs. Amador Valley High School
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