Pleasanton Unified, CA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Pleasanton Unified

Pleasanton Unified serves kindergarten through twelfth grade across a single district in the East Bay, where the community is shaped by a housing market among the highest in the nation and a student body with distinctive demographic composition. The district enrolled approximately thirteen thousand students across kindergarten through grade twelve, spread among elementary, middle, and high schools alongside a virtual academy option.

The district's academic profile in English language arts and mathematics is solid across the elementary and middle grades. Proficiency in ELA runs in the high seventies across grades three through eight, with particularly strong results in grades six and seven. Mathematics proficiency hovers in the mid-to-high seventies in the elementary grades, holding steady in the middle years before a slight dip in grade eight. These outcomes place Pleasanton Unified in the top quartile among Alameda County's districts when measuring proficiency across tested subjects and grades overall.

Science presents a softer picture. Proficiency in grade five and grade eight science, both measured on the California Science Test, falls below that mark, with about six in ten students achieving proficiency. This is a meaningful gap relative to the district's English and mathematics results and may be worth exploring with the school directly to understand any resource or instructional considerations.

The student population is predominantly Asian, making up more than half the district. White students represent a substantial minority, while Hispanic students constitute a notable portion. Black, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and American Indian or Alaska Native students represent much smaller shares. Data on free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility and English learner populations were not provided, so families seeking detail on socioeconomic or language-support context should connect directly with the district.

Housing in the Pleasanton area reflects very high property values and rents, well above California and national medians. Homes in the primary Pleasanton zip codes are valued in the high millions, and rental costs are similarly elevated. The market has declined modestly over the past year. For families considering a move to the area for schools, the cost of entry is substantial.

The district shows low rates of chronic absenteeism compared to its county peers, another sign of consistent student engagement. Graduation rate data was not available in the provided information.

Science instruction, curriculum depth, and program breadth beyond the tested subjects did not appear in the available data, so prospective families may want to review the district website or contact individual schools directly to understand course offerings, AP or honors pathways, career-technical education, arts programs, and other enrichments. The district operates several traditional elementary and middle schools feeding into three high schools, giving families some choice within the system, as well as a virtual option for those seeking alternative instruction delivery.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

13,696

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 11%

Black 2%

White 26%

Asian 55%

Two+ 6%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

43%

—

Gr 3

39%

77%

Gr 4

40%

78%

Gr 5

36%

81%

Gr 6

45%

84%

Gr 7

46%

85%

Gr 8

41%

81%

Gr 11

51%

—

Math

Gr ALL

35%

—

Gr 3

42%

83%

Gr 4

36%

80%

Gr 5

28%

80%

Gr 6

38%

82%

Gr 7

31%

82%

Gr 8

33%

77%

Gr 11

35%

—

Science

Gr ALL

40%

—

Gr 5

25%

68%

Gr 8

32%

69%

Gr 11

22%

—

Gr 12

—

Gr HS

27%

—

Gr UG_SEC

22%

—

Schools in this District

17 schools are officially reported under this district.

Henry P. Mohr Elementary

Thomas S. Hart Middle

Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary

Valley View Elementary

Walnut Grove Elementary

Harvest Park Middle

Vintage Hills Elementary

Pleasanton Middle

Harvest Park Preschool Center

The Pleasanton Virtual Academy

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

78%

Grade 3

75%

Grade 4

74%

Grade 5

76%

Grade 6

76%

Grade 7

73%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

73%

Grade 3

74%

Grade 4

76%

Grade 5

79%

Grade 6

81%

Grade 7

77%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

63%

Grade 5

65%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

82%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$1.59M

Year-over-year change-7.5%

Range across 7 ZIP codes$1.0M to $1.7M

vs. state typical2.05x

vs. national typical4.32x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (7 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
94566	Pleasanton	$1.7M	-7.6%	49.5%
94588	Pleasanton	$1.4M	-8.4%	40.1%
94586	Sunol	$1.5M	-3.0%	8.6%
94550	Livermore	$1.3M	-5.6%	0.8%
94551	Livermore	$1.0M	-6.2%	0.4%
94552	Castro Valley	$1.4M	-3.5%	0.4%
94568	Dublin	$1.3M	-8.4%	0.3%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$3,085/mo

Year-over-year change+3.0%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$2,865 to $3,749/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
94566	Pleasanton	$3,134	+5.2%	49.5%
94588	Pleasanton	$3,024	+0.3%	40.1%
94550	Livermore	$2,865	+1.8%	0.8%
94551	Livermore	$3,042	+0.1%	0.4%
94552	Castro Valley	$3,749	—	0.4%
94568	Dublin	$3,096	+1.3%	0.3%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$8,020/mo

Home price / national median income19.0x

Annual rent / national median income44.2%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$4,935/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$776,233 (-1.1% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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