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Pittsburg Unified School District

Every Scholar, Every Day. They Deserve Nothing Less Than Our Best.

Pittsburg Unified School District

Every Scholar, Every Day. They Deserve Nothing Less Than Our Best.

About PUSD

Pittsburg Unified School District (PUSD) is a K-12 district that serves the community of Pittsburg, California. The school system is committed to providing an excellent opportunity for all students to learn. PUSD is approximately 50 minutes from downtown San Francisco with a direct line on Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART). Our school community has a close relationship with Los Medanos Community College, which is located in the heart of Pittsburg.
 
PUSD has Student Teaching relationships with Alliant University, Cal State TeachCalifornia State University, East Bay, St. Mary's College of California, University of Phoenix, and Western Governor's University. Intern teachers are also hired as our employees while they complete their credential program. Participating universities for Intern Teachers include Alliant University, Brandman University. Cal State Teach, California State University, East Bay, Dominican University, Fortune School of Education, National University, St. Mary's College of California, and the University of Phoenix.
 
Pittsburg Unified School District serves 10,700 students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The District also provides our community with an outstanding public preschool program and an award-winning adult education school (PAEC).
 

The District Comprises:

  • 8 Elementary Schools
  • 3 Junior High Schools
  • 1 Comprehensive High School
  • 1 Alternative Education High School
  • Adult Education
  • Independent study
  • Alternative learning experiences
  • Early Childhood Education 
 
The Pittsburg community values the quality of their school system and the opportunities provided to all children. We are thankful to our community and residents for supporting school bond measures and parcel taxes which help support the education of our scholars.