Best public schools in Pittsburg, CA
All 13 public schools in Pittsburg, ranked by the share of students who met California's reading (ELA) standard on the spring 2026 state tests, with math results and nearby home values.
13public schools
11,150students enrolled, 2025-26
33%median school, reading (ELA)
20%median school, math
$559Kmedian typical home value across school ZIP codes
Los Medanos Elementary has the highest reading result in Pittsburg at 37%, and Delta View Elementary has the highest math result at 29%. The median Pittsburg school is 19 points below the Contra Costa County reading average (52%) and 16 points below the California average (49%). Schools here belong to Mt. Diablo Unified, Pittsburg Unified. Typical home values in these schools' ZIP codes range from $559K to $559K.
Pittsburg elementary schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Medanos ElementaryPittsburg · Grades K-5 | Pittsburg Unified | 37% | 26% | $559K |
| 2 | Foothill ElementaryPittsburg · Grades K-5 | Pittsburg Unified | 36% | 25% | $559K |
| 3 | Marina Vista ElementaryPittsburg · Grades K-5 | Pittsburg Unified | 35% | 20% | $559K |
| 4 | Delta View ElementaryPittsburg · Grades K-5 | Mt. Diablo Unified | 34% | 29% | $559K |
| 5 | Heights ElementaryPittsburg · Grades K-5 | Pittsburg Unified | 33% | 26% | $559K |
| 6 | Parkside ElementaryPittsburg · Grades K-5 | Pittsburg Unified | 27% | 18% | $559K |
| 7 | Highlands ElementaryPittsburg · Grades K-5 | Pittsburg Unified | 27% | 22% | $559K |
| 8 | Willow Cove ElementaryPittsburg · Grades K-5 | Pittsburg Unified | 23% | 16% | $559K |
| 9 | Stoneman ElementaryPittsburg · Grades K-5 | Pittsburg Unified | 19% | 13% | $559K |
Pittsburg middle schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rancho Medanos Junior HighPittsburg · Grades 6-8 | Pittsburg Unified | 33% | 15% | $559K |
| 2 | Martin Luther King Jr. Junior HighPittsburg · Grades 6-8 | Pittsburg Unified | 28% | 14% | $559K |
| 3 | Hillview Junior HighPittsburg · Grades 6-8 | Pittsburg Unified | 28% | 14% | $559K |
Pittsburg high schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | UC admits, fall 2025 | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pittsburg Senior HighPittsburg · Grades 9-12 | Pittsburg Unified | 36% | 25% | 99 | $559K |
How Pittsburg compares
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg (median school) | 33% | 20% |
| Contra Costa County | 52% | 43% |
| California | 49% | 38% |