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Best Pleasanton Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 13,302 students in Pleasanton, CA (there are 14 private schools, serving 693 private students). 96% 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 Donlon 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 74% (versus the California public school average of 34%), 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 76% 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 (2026)

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 | 670 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 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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 | 1,015 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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 | 1,129 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 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 | 2,169 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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 | 2,583 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Harvest Park Preschool Center
4900 Valley Ave.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 462-3325
Rank: n/an/a
The Pleasanton Virtual Academy
Alternative School
4750 First St.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4260
Gr: K-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

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?
96% 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 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pleasanton are often viewed compared to one another?

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