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Big Minds
Elementary School
6691 Owens Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588
Enrollment
20
Student-Teacher
4:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
20
Student-Teacher
4:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Big Minds
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About Big Minds
Big Minds is a private elementary school in Pleasanton, CA. Big Minds serves approximately 20 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 4:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 20 students, Big Minds is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 4:1 students to teachers, Big Minds sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Big Minds is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
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) | — |
| Donlon Elementary | 8.6 |
| Thomas S. Hart Middle | 8.9 |
| Lydiksen Elementary | 8.5 |
| Fairlands Elementary | 8.2 |
| Harvest Park Middle | 8.9 |
| Walnut Grove Elementary | 8.1 |
| Henry P. Mohr Elementary | 8.1 |
| Alisal Elementary | 7.2 |
| Pleasanton Middle | 7.7 |
| The Pleasanton Virtual Academy | — |
| Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary | 6.6 |
| Valley View Elementary | 6.5 |
| Vintage Hills Elementary | 8.3 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 20 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4:1
- Address
- 6691 Owens Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588
- Phone
- (510) 630-2541
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
6691 Owens Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Big Minds may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Donlon Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 1.0 miles away). Another option is Lydiksen Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 1.4 miles away). Additionally, Dublin Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Dublin). For more schools in Pleasanton, see our Pleasanton schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HACIENDA SCHOOL Pleasanton | 0.5 mi | 7.0 |
| HACIENDA SCHOOL Pleasanton | 0.5 mi | 7.0 |
| STRATFORD SCHOOL Pleasanton | 0.8 mi | 6.0 |
| Stratford School - Pleasanton Pleasanton | 0.8 mi | — |
| Donlon Elementary Pleasanton | 1.0 mi | 8.6 |
| FUSION ACADEMY PLEASANTON Pleasanton | 0.9 mi | — |
| Fusion Academy Pleasanton Pleasanton | 0.9 mi | — |
| Thomas S. Hart Middle Pleasanton | 1.1 mi | 8.9 |
| Dublin Unified Transition Program Dublin | 1.0 mi | — |
| York Alternative Learning Center Dublin | 1.0 mi | — |
| Wells Middle Dublin | 1.1 mi | 7.7 |
| Stratford School Dublin Dublin | 1.0 mi | — |
| FOUNTAINHEAD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Dublin | 1.0 mi | 7.7 |
| Lydiksen Elementary Pleasanton | 1.4 mi | 8.5 |
| Frederiksen Elementary Dublin | 1.4 mi | 7.5 |
| James Dougherty Elementary Dublin | 1.5 mi | 8.2 |
| Dublin High Dublin | 1.7 mi | 8.1 |
| Valley High (Continuation) Dublin | 1.7 mi | 6.3 |
| Foothill High Pleasanton | 1.9 mi | 8.2 |
| Dublin Elementary Dublin | 1.9 mi | 8.3 |
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.
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 County
- Phone
- (510) 630-2541
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