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Top 10 Best Pleasanton Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 13,668 students in Pleasanton, CA (there are , serving 1,651 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Pleasanton, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Pleasanton has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
The top ranked public 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 schools 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). Schools in Pleasanton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Pleasanton, CA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairlands Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4151 West Las Positas Blvd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 426-4210
Grades: K-5
| 696 students
Rank: #22.
Henry P. Mohr Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3300 Dennis Dr.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 426-4256
Grades: K-5
| 540 students
Rank: #33.
Walnut Grove Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1999 Harvest Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4250
Grades: K-5
| 644 students
Rank: #44.
Donlon Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4150 Dorman Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 426-4220
Grades: K-5
| 729 students
Rank: #55.
Harvest Park Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4900 Valley Ave.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4444
Grades: 6-8
| 1,051 students
Rank: #66.
Lydiksen Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7700 Highland Oaks Dr.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 426-4420
Grades: K-5
| 610 students
Rank: #77.
Foothill High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4375 Foothill Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 461-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,208 students
Rank: #88.
Thomas S. Hart Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4433 Willow Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 426-3102
Grades: 6-8
| 1,165 students
Rank: #99.
Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5301 Case Ave.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-3772
Grades: K-5
| 500 students
Rank: #1010.
Amador Valley High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1155 Santa Rita Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 461-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,574 students
Rank: #1111.
Vintage Hills Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1125 Concord St.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4240
Grades: K-5
| 516 students
Rank: #1212.
Pleasanton Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5001 Case Ave.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4390
Grades: 6-8
| 1,015 students
Rank: #1313.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
480 Adams Way
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4230
Grades: K-5
| 657 students
Rank: #1414.
Alisal Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1454 Santa Rita Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4200
Grades: K-5
| 553 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Rank: n/an/a
4900 Valley Ave.
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
Grades: K-12
| 125 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pleasanton, California

Pleasanton, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4645 Bernal Ave.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4260
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Pleasanton, CA?
How many public schools are located in Pleasanton?
17 public schools are located in Pleasanton.
What percentage of students in Pleasanton go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Pleasanton are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasanton?
Pleasanton public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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