Best Pleasanton Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,975 students in Pleasanton, CA. The top-ranked public high schools in Pleasanton, CA are Foothill High School, Amador Valley High School and Village High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pleasanton, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Pleasanton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public high schools.
Pleasanton, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Foothill High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Pleasanton, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Foothill High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4375 Foothill Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 461-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,169 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Amador Valley High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1155 Santa Rita Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 461-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,583 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Village High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4645 Bernal Ave.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4260
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
The Pleasanton Virtual Academy
Alternative School
4750 First St.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4260
Gr: K-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pleasanton, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pleasanton, CA include Foothill High School, Amador Valley High School and Village High School. Pleasanton has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Pleasanton?
4 public high schools are located in Pleasanton.
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasanton?
Pleasanton public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Pleasanton are often viewed compared to one another?

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