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Pittsburg Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 10,685 students in Pittsburg Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Pittsburg Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
13 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
10,685 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
496 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pittsburg Unified School District, which is ranked #1539 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 88% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1500 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
8%
12%
% Hispanic
66%
56%
% Black
16%
5%
% White
4%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,655 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,746 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$199 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$179 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,655
$19,974
Spending / Student
$16,746
$18,396
Best Pittsburg Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Los Medanos Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
610 Crowley Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2460
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2460
Gr: K-5 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Foothill Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Jensen Dr.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2450
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2450
Gr: K-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Marina Vista Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 East Eighth St.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2490
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2490
Gr: K-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Heights Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
163 Alturas Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2410
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2410
Gr: K-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Rancho Medanos Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Range Rd.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2480
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2480
Gr: 6-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Pittsburg Senior High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Harbor St.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2390
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2390
Gr: 9-12 | 3,532 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2012 Carion Ct.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2500
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Stoneman Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2929 Loveridge Rd.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2430
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2430
Gr: K-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Hillview Junior High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
333 Yosemite Dr.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2380
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2380
Gr: 6-8 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
985 West 17th St.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2420
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2420
Gr: K-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4141 Harbor St.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2440
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2440
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1212.
Willow Cove Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1880 Hanlon Way
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2470
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2470
Gr: K-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Black Diamond High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1131 Stoneman Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-4480
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-4480
Gr: 9-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pittsburg Unified School District?
Pittsburg Unified School District manages 13 public schools serving 10,685 students.
What is the rank of Pittsburg Unified School District?
Pittsburg Unified School District is ranked #1539 out of 1,910 school districts in California (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsburg Unified School District?
66% of Pittsburg Unified School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pittsburg Unified School District?
Pittsburg Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Pittsburg Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,746 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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