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Elementary Schools in Pleasanton, California

Above Average2024–25 data15 schools · avg 69.5/100

Pleasanton, California has 15 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 69.5/100 — 25.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Harvest Park Middle at 86/100, where 57.5% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Pleasanton schools average 46.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 15 schools, 8 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 11.3% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
69.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
78.6
7.3 – 85.9
Avg Exceeded %
46.9%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
11.3%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
15
With Scope Scores

How Pleasanton schools compare

Pleasanton's 15 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 69.5 — 25.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 7.3 to 85.9, a 78.6-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Harvest Park Middle with a Scope Score of 86 and 57.5% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Pleasanton schools average 46.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Pleasanton averages 11.3%, which is above the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Pleasanton

8 High Ceiling5 Strong All-Around1 Culture First1 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Pleasanton ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Harvest Park Middle
Pleasanton Unified High Ceiling
57.5%Strong
86/100
2Henry P. Mohr Elementary
Pleasanton Unified High Ceiling
63.2%Strong
84/100
3Walnut Grove Elementary
Pleasanton Unified High Ceiling
61.4%Strong
83/100
4Amador Valley High
Pleasanton Unified High Ceiling
53.3%Strong
82/100
5Thomas S. Hart Middle
Pleasanton Unified High Ceiling
55.2%Strong
81/100
6Foothill High
Pleasanton Unified Strong All-Around
46.5%Strong
79/100
7Lydiksen Elementary
Pleasanton Unified High Ceiling
59.1%Strong
78/100
8Vintage Hills Elementary
Pleasanton Unified High Ceiling
50.1%Strong
76/100
9Donlon Elementary
Pleasanton Unified High Ceiling
52.5%Strong
72/100
10Fairlands Elementary
Pleasanton Unified Strong All-Around
49.7%Strong
72/100
11Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary
Pleasanton Unified Strong All-Around
41.1%Solid
63/100
12Alisal Elementary
Pleasanton Unified Strong All-Around
42.7%Solid
63/100
13Pleasanton Middle
Pleasanton Unified Strong All-Around
38.7%Solid
61/100
14Valley View Elementary
Pleasanton Unified Culture First
32.8%Solid
55/100
15Village High
Pleasanton Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
7/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Pleasanton

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Stratford School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-5 · 418 students
15:1Private
Hacienda School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 35 students
6:1Private
Lighthouse Baptist School
Amish · Grades Pre-K-10 · 10 students
5:1Private
Fusion Academy Pleasanton
Nonsectarian · Grades 9-10 · 2 students
0:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Pleasanton

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Pleasanton good?
Pleasanton's 15 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 69.5/100, which is 25.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. 46.9% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Pleasanton?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Pleasanton is Harvest Park Middle with a Scope Score of 86/100 and 57.5% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Pleasanton schools compare to the state average?
Pleasanton elementary schools average a Scope Score of 69.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (25.8 points above). The exceeded rate averages 46.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 11.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 7.3 to 85.9, a 78.6-point spread.
How many schools are in Pleasanton?
Pleasanton has 15 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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