Public schools in Pittsburg, CA
15 open public schools with an address in Pittsburg, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
15
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
11,358
15 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
21.5:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Pittsburg public schools
The federal directory lists 15 public schools in Pittsburg, CA: 9 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high. The 15 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 11,358 students, an average of 757 per school. The largest campus is Pittsburg Senior High (3,403 students), and the largest elementary school is Los Medanos Elementary (665).
Pittsburg Unified operates the most schools here (13), and 3 regular districts have at least one Pittsburg campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 21.5:1, similar to the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 79% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Pittsburg
Elementary schools in Pittsburg
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta View Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified | KG–05 | 656 | 27.3:1 | |
| Foothill Elementary Pittsburg Unified | KG–05 | 551 | 21.2:1 | |
| Heights Elementary Pittsburg Unified | KG–05 | 547 | 23.8:1 | |
| Highlands Elementary Pittsburg Unified | KG–05 | 480 | 22.9:1 | |
| Los Medanos Elementary Pittsburg Unified | KG–05 | 665 | 21.8:1 | |
| Marina Vista Elementary Pittsburg Unified | KG–05 | 612 | 20.8:1 | |
| Parkside Elementary Pittsburg Unified | KG–05 | 565 | 20.9:1 | |
| Stoneman Elementary Pittsburg Unified | KG–05 | 602 | 22.3:1 | |
| Willow Cove Elementary Pittsburg Unified | KG–05 | 592 | 20.4:1 |
Middle schools in Pittsburg
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Junior High Pittsburg Unified | 06–08 | 893 | 21.5:1 | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High Pittsburg Unified | 06–08 | 706 | 21:1 | |
| Rancho Medanos Junior High Pittsburg Unified | 06–08 | 812 | 21.8:1 |
High schools in Pittsburg
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Diamond High (Continuation) Pittsburg Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 205 | 11.9:1 | |
| Golden Gate Community Contra Costa County Office of Education · Charter · Alternative School | 06–12 | 69 | 9.7:1 | |
| Pittsburg Senior High Pittsburg Unified | 09–12 | 3,403 | 21.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.4%
- Hispanic64.1%
- Black15.2%
- Asian9.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.3%
- Multiracial5.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 15 Pittsburg schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (11,358 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Pittsburg
How many public schools are in Pittsburg, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 15 open public schools with a location address in Pittsburg: 9 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 11,358 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Pittsburg?
Schools with an address in Pittsburg belong to 3 education agencies, led by Pittsburg Unified (13 schools), Contra Costa County Office of Education (1 school), Mt. Diablo Unified (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Pittsburg?
Pittsburg Senior High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Pittsburg, with 3,403 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Pittsburg?
Yes. 1 of the 15 public schools in Pittsburg are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Golden Gate Community. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Pittsburg schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Pittsburg public schools is 21.5:1, similar to the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Pittsburg guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities