For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,356 students in Pleasanton, CA. The top ranked public middle schools in Pleasanton, CA are Harvest Park Middle School, Thomas S. Hart Middle School and Pleasanton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pleasanton, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Pleasanton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pleasanton, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harvest Park Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4900 Valley Ave.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4444
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4444
Gr: 6-8 | 1,051 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Thomas S. Hart Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4433 Willow Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 426-3102
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 426-3102
Gr: 6-8 | 1,165 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Pleasanton Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5001 Case Ave.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4390
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4390
Gr: 6-8 | 1,015 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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
Gr: K-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Pleasanton, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Pleasanton Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
4645 Bernal Ave.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4260
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4260
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pleasanton, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pleasanton, CA include Harvest Park Middle School, Thomas S. Hart Middle School and Pleasanton Middle School. Pleasanton has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in Pleasanton?
4 public middle schools are located in Pleasanton.
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasanton?
Pleasanton public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Pleasanton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Pleasanton include: Harvest Park Middle School vs. Thomas S. Hart Middle School, Thomas S. Hart Middle School vs. Harvest Park Middle School, Pleasanton Middle School vs. Thomas S. Hart Middle School
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