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Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary School

Grades: K-5

Students: 467

Type: Public

8/10

GreatSchools Rating

Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1

Student-Counselor Ratio: 1,244:1

Certified Teachers: 96%

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Pleasanton Unified School District

5301 Case Avenue
Pleasanton, CA 94566

(925) 426-3772

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9/10

Test Scores

2/10

Equity

Academic Progress

College Readiness

6/10

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Hearst was a very good school during the first two years, despite the principal being completely cold toward the students and caring only about meeting district goals. My son is now in 4th grade, and it has been a nightmare since the beginning of the school year. The teacher has no emotional control

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Posted by a parent on 11/12/2025

Hearst has changed a lot in the 3 years my children have gone there. Dr. H (principal) focuses a LOT on the "Monarch Way" where every student is reminding and encouraged to be kind, respectful, and make good decisions. There are many school wide programs to encourage parent involvement, diversity, a

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Posted by a parent on 6/22/2023

After sending my son to this school I was quite shocked at the differences in his interactions with his teachers… My son has had some great teachers overall. They’ve always been supportive and kind to students but my son is from a country that isn’t considered independent so when doing a project abo

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Posted by a parent on 5/15/2023

Hearst has been a breadth of fresh air. Teachers here are great and so is the community in Supporting the school. All this automatically impacts on students performance.

Posted by a parent on 3/18/2019

This is our 3rd year at Hearst and our feelings are mixed. The teachers are fantastic. They work hard to help students be life long learners vs. test-takers. The school is cliquey. There is racism and bullying. Leadership should focus on student behavioral accountability and nurture a setting where

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Posted by a parent on 1/29/2019

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Pleasanton schools - Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary School is located at 5301 Case Avenue, Pleasanton CA 94566. Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary School is in the Pleasanton Unified School District. Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-5.