Highlands Elementary
Pittsburg, CA · Pittsburg Unified · Grades K-5
4,993rd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 12%▼ Declining
Highlands Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Highlands Elementary 4,993rd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 12% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 17th in 2015 to 12th in 2025 — declining.
Highlands Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 232 students tested
Highlands Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 473 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 59.2% | 58.4% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Black | 20.0% | 16.7% | ▼ 3.3 pts | |
| Asian | 7.7% | 9.7% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| White | 7.1% | 7.2% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.9% | 6.1% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Highlands Elementary
Typical home value $569K in zip 94565 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Highlands Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Foothill ElementaryPittsburg Unified · 0.7 mi away3,643rd of 5,659
ELA 37% · Math 28% - 2Stoneman ElementaryPittsburg Unified · 1 mi away5,026th of 5,659
ELA 25% · Math 17% - 4Los Medanos ElementaryPittsburg Unified · 1.4 mi away3,680th of 5,659
ELA 40% · Math 25% - 2Parkside ElementaryPittsburg Unified · 1.8 mi away4,590th of 5,659
ELA 30% · Math 20% - 2Turner ElementaryAntioch Unified · 2 mi away5,029th of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 16% - 3Marina Vista ElementaryPittsburg Unified · 2.1 mi away4,324th of 5,659
ELA 34% · Math 20% - 2Willow Cove ElementaryPittsburg Unified · 2.7 mi away5,055th of 5,659
ELA 24% · Math 17% - 3Mission ElementaryAntioch Unified · 3 mi away4,511th of 5,659
ELA 27% · Math 24%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Highlands Elementary in?
Highlands Elementary is part of the Pittsburg Unified district in Pittsburg, California.
Is Highlands Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Highlands Elementary 4,993rd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 12% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Highlands Elementary?
Hispanic 58%, Black 17%, Asian 10%, White 7% (473 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Highlands Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94565 is $569K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.