Public schools in Pleasanton, CA
17 open public schools with an address in Pleasanton, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
17
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
13,302
16 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
23.9:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Pleasanton public schools
The federal directory lists 17 public schools in Pleasanton, CA: 9 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 16 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 13,302 students, an average of 831 per school. The largest campus is Amador Valley High (2,583 students), and the largest elementary school is Donlon Elementary (700).
Every listed school belongs to Pleasanton Unified. 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 23.9:1, higher than 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.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 10% 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 Pleasanton
Elementary schools in Pleasanton
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alisal Elementary Pleasanton Unified | KG–05 | 544 | 23.7:1 | |
| Donlon Elementary Pleasanton Unified | KG–05 | 700 | 24.1:1 | |
| Fairlands Elementary Pleasanton Unified | KG–05 | 670 | 25.8:1 | |
| Henry P. Mohr Elementary Pleasanton Unified | KG–05 | 492 | 24.8:1 | |
| Lydiksen Elementary Pleasanton Unified | KG–05 | 586 | 24.3:1 | |
| Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary Pleasanton Unified | KG–05 | 467 | 25.9:1 | |
| Valley View Elementary Pleasanton Unified | KG–05 | 629 | 24.2:1 | |
| Vintage Hills Elementary Pleasanton Unified | KG–05 | 522 | 24.3:1 | |
| Walnut Grove Elementary Pleasanton Unified | KG–05 | 629 | 26.9:1 |
Middle schools in Pleasanton
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest Park Middle Pleasanton Unified | 06–08 | 1,015 | 22.5:1 | |
| Pleasanton Middle Pleasanton Unified | 06–08 | 944 | 21.4:1 | |
| Thomas S. Hart Middle Pleasanton Unified | 06–08 | 1,129 | 23.1:1 |
High schools in Pleasanton
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amador Valley High Pleasanton Unified | 09–12 | 2,583 | 23.3:1 | |
| Foothill High Pleasanton Unified | 09–12 | 2,169 | 22.3:1 | |
| Village High Pleasanton Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 85 | 8.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Pleasanton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest Park Preschool Center Pleasanton Unified | Not reported | — | — | |
| The Pleasanton Virtual Academy Pleasanton Unified · Alternative School | KG–12 | 138 | 15.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White24.5%
- Hispanic11.3%
- Black1.6%
- Asian55.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 16 Pleasanton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (13,302 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Pleasanton
How many public schools are in Pleasanton, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 17 open public schools with a location address in Pleasanton: 9 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 13,302 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Pleasanton?
All listed public schools with an address in Pleasanton belong to Pleasanton Unified. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Pleasanton?
Amador Valley High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Pleasanton, with 2,583 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Pleasanton?
No school with an address in Pleasanton is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in California.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Pleasanton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Pleasanton public schools is 23.9:1, higher than 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 Pleasanton 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