Walnut Grove Elementary School

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Walnut Grove Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
1999 Harvest Rd,  Pleasanton, CA
Pleasanton Unified School District
4.6
4.7
629 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Janet Steed
Student Teacher Ratio
27:1
Math Proficiency
84%
Reading Proficiency
84%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
84%
Math Proficiency
84%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
27:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
23
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.2%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
63.3%
State Average
19.4%
Science
38.7%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
1,322:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Asian
60.6%
White
24.6%
Two or more races
5.9%
Hispanic
4.8%
Black
1%
Filipino
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.6 6 Reviews
5.0 Parent
8/13/2025
We truly like this school. The staff is caring, the environment is positive, and we appreciate that they follow the RRR approach — it helps instill responsibility, respect, and read to learn in the students."
5.0 Parent
8/13/2025
Overall it's an Awesome!!!! school and my kid enjoys learning here. This school has a very friendly environment and experienced teachers.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 11 Reviews
5.0 other
6/25/2026
Best school ever. I mean sure they were bullies but the teachers took care of them and it was no big deal after. I love this school and I would recomend it to a lot of kids. Now, I am going to middle school and I will mis walnut grove so much.
4.0 parent
9/6/2025
Kids enjoy the school - amenities and staff are very good.
5.0 parent
8/24/2025
Teachers and staff are the best in class Students are so well behaved School has zero tolerance to bullying Principle Ms. Silva is always on the field taking care of kids the vice principle is always focused on getting kids up to speed The 3Rs are helping kids to stay best My son was under the best...
5.0 parent
7/16/2025
The principal personally welcomed students and parents on the first day of school. He/She provided a thorough tour of the campus and classrooms while clearly explaining everything we needed to know. It has made a wonderful impression, and my kids are excited to go to school each day.

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Walnut Grove Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Pleasanton, CA and is served by the Pleasanton Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 629 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 27:1. Academic records show that 84% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 84% are proficient in reading. Walnut Grove Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,693,335. Discover additional schools in the area, like Amador Valley High School, The Pleasanton Virtual Academy, Foothill High School, and more. Learn more about what Pleasanton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Walnut Grove Elementary School.

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