Best public schools in Pleasanton, CA
All 14 public schools in Pleasanton, 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.
14public schools
12,755students enrolled, 2025-26
77%median school, reading (ELA)
75%median school, math
$1.64Mmedian typical home value across school ZIP codes
Foothill High has the highest reading result in Pleasanton at 87%, and Walnut Grove Elementary has the highest math result at 86%. The median Pleasanton school is 21 points above the Alameda County reading average (56%) and 28 points above the California average (49%). Schools here belong to Pleasanton Unified. Typical home values in these schools' ZIP codes range from $1.35M to $1.64M.
Pleasanton elementary schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walnut Grove ElementaryPleasanton · Grades K-5 | Pleasanton Unified | 85% | 86% | $1.64M |
| 2 | Henry P. Mohr ElementaryPleasanton · Grades K-5 | Pleasanton Unified | 80% | 84% | $1.35M |
| 3 | Fairlands ElementaryPleasanton · Grades K-5 | Pleasanton Unified | 79% | 80% | $1.35M |
| 4 | Lydiksen ElementaryPleasanton · Grades K-5 | Pleasanton Unified | 76% | 81% | $1.35M |
| 5 | Vintage Hills ElementaryPleasanton · Grades K-5 | Pleasanton Unified | 76% | 74% | $1.64M |
| 6 | Donlon ElementaryPleasanton · Grades K-5 | Pleasanton Unified | 74% | 76% | $1.35M |
| 7 | Phoebe Apperson Hearst ElementaryPleasanton · Grades K-5 | Pleasanton Unified | 72% | 73% | $1.64M |
| 8 | Alisal ElementaryPleasanton · Grades K-5 | Pleasanton Unified | 72% | 66% | $1.64M |
| 9 | Valley View ElementaryPleasanton · Grades K-5 | Pleasanton Unified | 58% | 59% | $1.64M |
Pleasanton middle schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvest Park MiddlePleasanton · Grades 6-8 | Pleasanton Unified | 84% | 81% | $1.64M |
| 2 | Thomas S. Hart MiddlePleasanton · Grades 6-8 | Pleasanton Unified | 81% | 77% | $1.35M |
| 3 | Pleasanton MiddlePleasanton · Grades 6-8 | Pleasanton Unified | 73% | 66% | $1.64M |
Pleasanton high schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | UC admits, fall 2025 | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foothill HighPleasanton · Grades 9-12 | Pleasanton Unified | 87% | 74% | 264 | $1.35M |
| 2 | Amador Valley HighPleasanton · Grades 9-12 | Pleasanton Unified | 77% | 69% | 330 | $1.64M |
How Pleasanton compares
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasanton (median school) | 77% | 75% |
| Alameda County | 56% | 49% |
| California | 49% | 38% |