For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,115 students in 94523, CA (there are 6 private schools, serving 682 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 Valhalla Elementary School, Sequoia Elementary School and Strandwood 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 45% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94523, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94523, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valhalla Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
530 Kiki Dr.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 687-1700
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 687-1700
Grades: K-5
| 686 students
Rank: #22.
Sequoia Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
277 Boyd Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 935-5721
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 935-5721
Grades: K-5
| 594 students
Rank: #33.
Strandwood Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
416 Gladys Dr.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 685-3212
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 685-3212
Grades: K-5
| 600 students
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2097 Oak Park Blvd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 934-3341
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 934-3341
Grades: K-5
| 646 students
Rank: #55.
College Park High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Viking Dr.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-7670
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-7670
Grades: 9-12
| 1,997 students
Rank: #66.
Sequoia Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
265 Boyd Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 934-8174
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 934-8174
Grades: 6-8
| 835 students
Rank: #77.
Horizons School Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Santa Barbara Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-8000
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-8000
Grades: K-12
| 216 students
Rank: #88.
Valley View Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
181 Viking Dr.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 686-6136
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 686-6136
Grades: 6-8
| 785 students
Rank: #99.
Gregory Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Corritone Ct.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 827-3770
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 827-3770
Grades: K-5
| 384 students
Rank: #1010.
Prospect High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
One Santa Barbara Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-8000
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Rank: #1111.
Fair Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Lisa Ln.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 685-4494
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 685-4494
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
Rank: n/an/a
Contra Costa County Rop
Vocational School
77 Santa Barbara Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 942-3368
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 942-3368
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Corritone Ct.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 865-1960
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 865-1960
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
94523, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Home And Hospital (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3100 Oak Park Blvd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 937-1530
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 937-1530
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
1 Santa Barbara Rd
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 938-2564
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 Valhalla Elementary School, Sequoia Elementary School and Strandwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 94523?
13 public schools are located in 94523.
What percentage of students in 94523 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 94523 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94523?
94523 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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