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Big Minds
Elementary School
6691 Owens Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588
About Big Minds
Big Minds is an private elementary school in Pleasanton, CA 94588. The school serves approximately 20 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 4:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8/10, an above average rating overall.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $186,569, where 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 13 public schools in Pleasanton, Big Minds rates higher overall (7.8 vs 6.4 average).
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Big Minds compares to 13 public schools serving similar grades in Pleasanton, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Big Minds (this school) | 7.8 |
| Donlon Elementary | 7.6 |
| Thomas S. Hart Middle | 7.1 |
| Lydiksen Elementary | 6.8 |
| Fairlands Elementary | 5.1 |
| Harvest Park Middle | 7.8 |
| Walnut Grove Elementary | 6.7 |
| Henry P. Mohr Elementary | 6.2 |
| Alisal Elementary | 5.1 |
| Pleasanton Middle | 6.0 |
| The Pleasanton Virtual Academy | 8.9 |
| Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary | 4.1 |
| Valley View Elementary | 5.9 |
| Vintage Hills Elementary | 6.4 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
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Location
6691 Owens Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HACIENDA SCHOOL Pleasanton | 0.5 mi | 7.8 |
| HACIENDA SCHOOL Pleasanton | 0.5 mi | 7.8 |
| STRATFORD SCHOOL Pleasanton | 0.8 mi | 7.8 |
| Stratford School - Pleasanton Pleasanton | 0.8 mi | 7.8 |
| Donlon Elementary Pleasanton | 1.0 mi | 7.6 |
| FUSION ACADEMY PLEASANTON Pleasanton | 0.9 mi | 7.8 |
| Fusion Academy Pleasanton Pleasanton | 0.9 mi | 7.8 |
| Thomas S. Hart Middle Pleasanton | 1.1 mi | 7.1 |
| Dublin Unified Transition Program Dublin | 1.0 mi | 7.6 |
| York Alternative Learning Center Dublin | 1.0 mi | 7.6 |
| Wells Middle Dublin | 1.1 mi | 5.9 |
| Stratford School Dublin Dublin | 1.0 mi | 7.6 |
| FOUNTAINHEAD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Dublin | 1.0 mi | 7.6 |
| Lydiksen Elementary Pleasanton | 1.4 mi | 6.8 |
| Frederiksen Elementary Dublin | 1.4 mi | 6.7 |
| James Dougherty Elementary Dublin | 1.5 mi | 5.7 |
| Dublin High Dublin | 1.7 mi | 6.6 |
| Valley High (Continuation) Dublin | 1.7 mi | 5.2 |
| Foothill High Pleasanton | 1.9 mi | 6.5 |
| Dublin Elementary Dublin | 1.9 mi | 7.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94588 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$186,569
Median Home Value
$1,277,200
Median Rent
$3,287/mo
Population
34,423
College Educated
70.1%
Homeownership
62.5%
Avg Commute
35.4 min
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Median Age
39.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Big Minds
What grades does Big Minds serve?
Big Minds serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Big Minds?
Big Minds has an enrollment of approximately 20 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Minds?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Minds is 4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
What is Big Minds's MySchoolScout rating?
Big Minds has a composite rating of 7.8 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is Big Minds a private school?
Yes, Big Minds is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 20
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Alameda
- Phone
- (510) 630-2541
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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