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Schools in 94566 — Pleasanton, California

94566 has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 64.1 — 20.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 7.3 to 85.9, a 78.6-point spread. 4 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
64.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
78.6
7.3 – 85.9
Avg Exceeded %
42.0%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
13.2%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores

How 94566 schools perform

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

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 42.0% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Chronic absenteeism across 94566 averages 13.2%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 94566 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94566
94566Pleasanton964.1
94565Pittsburg1927.3-36.8
94564Pinole643.6-20.5
94568Dublin1270.7+6.7
94563Orinda685.8+21.8
94561Oakley1135.8-28.3

School archetypes in 94566

4 High Ceiling3 Solid Base1 Culture First1 Building Momentum

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

All schools in 94566

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Harvest Park Middle
Pleasanton Unified High Ceiling
86Alameda57.5%83.5%2.8%1.2%
2Walnut Grove Elementary
Pleasanton Unified High Ceiling
83Alameda61.4%84.3%5.9%0.8%
3Amador Valley High
Pleasanton Unified High Ceiling
82Alameda53.3%79.0%7.4%1.7%
4Vintage Hills Elementary
Pleasanton Unified High Ceiling
76Alameda50.1%77.8%10.8%0.1%
5Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary
Pleasanton Unified Solid Base
63Alameda41.1%68.3%12.4%0.3%
6Alisal Elementary
Pleasanton Unified Solid Base
63Alameda42.7%66.0%9.0%0.4%
7Pleasanton Middle
Pleasanton Unified Solid Base
61Alameda38.7%66.7%6.8%2.7%
8Valley View Elementary
Pleasanton Unified Culture First
55Alameda32.8%58.8%12.0%0.1%
9Village High
Pleasanton Unified Building Momentum
7Alameda0.0%7.5%52.1%9.6%

Schools in 94566 on the map

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 94566

  • 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 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 64.1/100, which is 20.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. 42.0% 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 64.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (20.3 points above). The exceeded rate averages 42.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 13.2% 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 9 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.