Top 10 Best 94523 California Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,143 students in 94523, CA (there are 6 private schools, serving 678 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 94523, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 94523, CA are Horizons School: Independent Study, College Park High School and Valhalla Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94523 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 94523, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best 94523, CA Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horizons School: Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1 Santa Barbara Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-8000
Grades: K-12
| 531 students
Rank: #22.
College Park High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 Viking Dr.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-7670
Grades: 9-12
| 1,973 students
Rank: #33.
Valhalla Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
530 Kiki Dr.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 687-1700
Grades: K-5
| 579 students
Rank: #44.
Strandwood Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
416 Gladys Dr.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 685-3212
Grades: K-5
| 551 students
Rank: #55.
Sequoia Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
277 Boyd Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 935-5721
Grades: K-5
| 592 students
Rank: #66.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2097 Oak Park Blvd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 934-3341
Grades: K-5
| 570 students
Rank: #77.
Sequoia Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
265 Boyd Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 934-8174
Grades: 6-8
| 886 students
Rank: #88.
Valley View Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
181 Viking Dr.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 686-6136
Grades: 6-8
| 732 students
Rank: #99.
Prospect High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
One Santa Barbara Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Rank: #1010.
Gregory Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Corritone Ct.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 827-3770
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
Rank: #1111.
Fair Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Lisa Ln.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 685-4494
Grades: K-5
| 306 students
Rank: n/an/a
Contra Costa County Rop
Vocational School
77 Santa Barbara Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 942-3368
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mdusd Preschools
1 Corritone Ct.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 865-1960
Grades: K
| 13 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 94523 California

94523, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3100 Oak Park Blvd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 937-1530
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
1 Santa Barbara Rd
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 938-2564
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 94523, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 94523, CA include Horizons School: Independent Study, College Park High School and Valhalla Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 94523, CA?
13 public schools are located in 94523, CA.
What percentage of students in 94523, CA go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 94523, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94523, CA?
94523, CA public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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