Pittsburg Unified, CA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Pittsburg Unified

Pittsburg Unified serves a substantial enrollment across kindergarten through twelfth grade, with a student body that is predominantly Latino, with significant Black and Asian representation. The district spans the city of Pittsburg and nearby communities in Contra Costa County. Housing in the area is moderately priced relative to other Bay Area markets, though affordability remains strained; rents and home values have shifted only slightly in recent months, and monthly mortgage costs run substantially higher than typical rent for similar accommodations.

Academic performance across the district is weak on state assessments. In English language arts, proficiency ranges from the low end in third and fourth grades to higher rates in fifth and seventh grades, but even the stronger grades show fewer than half of students meeting proficiency standards. Math proficiency is lower still, dropping sharply as students progress through elementary school and staying very low through eighth grade. Science proficiency, tested in fifth and eighth grades, falls below the district's English and math averages. The district sits in the bottom quartile among Contra Costa County's districts on overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. Chronic absenteeism is also significantly elevated, placing the district well above the county median.

The per-pupil spending level in Pittsburg Unified is above the median for the county, suggesting resources are available but may face headwinds in translating to stronger test outcomes. The district operates two junior highs, an alternative continuation high school, and a portfolio of elementary schools serving different neighborhoods.

Recent property tax developments affect families considering the district. Voters approved a general obligation bond in November 2024 to repair and expand school facilities, which will add a property tax levy for homeowners while bonds remain outstanding. In spring 2026, the district refinanced earlier bonded debt, lowering the interest rate and reducing annual debt-service costs on property tax bills going forward, though families moving into the district should anticipate ongoing bond-related property taxes as facility modernization proceeds.

The gap between spending and test outcomes points to systemic challenges in instruction, curriculum, or student engagement that the district is working to address. Parents considering Pittsburg Unified should contact the district directly to understand improvement efforts and the fit for their child's learning needs.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

10,709

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 66%

Black 15%

White 4%

Asian 8%

Two+ 5%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 1%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

31%

—

Gr 3

26%

45%

Gr 4

25%

43%

Gr 5

36%

49%

Gr 6

28%

40%

Gr 7

32%

47%

Gr 8

31%

46%

Gr 11

38%

—

Math

Gr ALL

15%

—

Gr 3

22%

39%

Gr 4

19%

45%

Gr 5

15%

28%

Gr 6

11%

17%

Gr 7

11%

22%

Gr 8

11%

20%

Gr 11

16%

—

Science

Gr ALL

10%

—

Gr 5

17%

30%

Gr 8

13%

21%

Gr 11

20%

—

Gr 12

—

Gr HS

17%

—

Gr UG_SEC

19%

—

Schools in this District

13 schools are officially reported under this district.

Rancho Medanos Junior High

Los Medanos Elementary

Parkside Elementary

Pittsburg Senior High

Willow Cove Elementary

Black Diamond High (Continuation)

Stoneman Elementary

Marina Vista Elementary

Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

25%

Grade 3

22%

Grade 4

17%

Grade 5

12%

Grade 6

13%

Grade 7

13%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

29%

Grade 3

27%

Grade 4

38%

Grade 5

30%

Grade 6

34%

Grade 7

34%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

20%

Grade 5

14%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

42%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$577,238

Year-over-year change-3.9%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$540K to $1.1M

vs. state typical0.74x

vs. national typical1.57x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
94565	Pittsburg	$569K	-3.9%	98.2%
94517	Clayton	$1.1M	-2.4%	1.7%
94509	Antioch	$540K	-4.3%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,395/mo

Year-over-year change+0.8%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$2,324 to $2,395/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
94565	Pittsburg	$2,395	+0.8%	98.2%
94509	Antioch	$2,324	+1.3%	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,913/mo

Home price / national median income6.9x

Annual rent / national median income34.3%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$517/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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