Pleasanton Unified School District
School District · Pleasanton, California
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
16
9 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,215
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
16
9 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,215
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
Evaluating Pleasanton Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Pleasanton Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Thomas S. Hart Middle
Pleasanton · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Harvest Park Middle
Pleasanton · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Donlon Elementary
Pleasanton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#78 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.5
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,215
$1,432 vs California median
District size
13,696 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Pleasanton Unified ranks #78 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Pleasanton Unified's schools with real test data average 7.8/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Thomas S. Hart Middle (8.9/10), Harvest Park Middle (8.9/10), and Donlon Elementary (8.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.9/10 despite 8% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Pleasanton Unified schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +4.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Pleasanton Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Pleasanton Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas S. Hart Middle | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Harvest Park Middle | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Donlon Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Lydiksen Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Vintage Hills Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Foothill High | 8.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Fairlands Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Walnut Grove Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Henry P. Mohr Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Amador Valley High | 7.8 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Pleasanton Unified
Pleasanton Unified is a Pleasanton, California school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 13,696 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. The district invests $16,215 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.8/10, Pleasanton Unified is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Thomas S. Hart Middle, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Pleasanton Unified students show an average math proficiency of 74.6% and ELA proficiency of 77.6%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Pleasanton Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Pleasanton Unified with test data.
Schools in Pleasanton Unified
16 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 3
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Pleasanton
- Total Enrollment
- 13,696
- Teachers (FTE)
- 595
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pleasanton Unified?
Pleasanton Unified has 16 schools in total — 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Pleasanton Unified?
The average composite rating for Pleasanton Unified is 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Pleasanton Unified?
Pleasanton Unified spends $16,215 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pleasanton Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Pleasanton Unified is 23:1.
What is the top-rated school in Pleasanton Unified?
Thomas S. Hart Middle is the highest-rated school in Pleasanton Unified with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Pleasanton Unified?
Across schools in Pleasanton Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 74.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 77.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Pleasanton Unified compare to other districts in California?
Pleasanton Unified has an average school rating of 7.8/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 74.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 77.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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