For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 5,043 students in Pleasant Hill, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pleasant Hill, CA are Sequoia Elementary School, Valhalla Elementary School and Strandwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pleasant Hill, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pleasant Hill have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pleasant Hill, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sequoia Elementary School
(Math: 69% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Valhalla Elementary School
(Math: 65% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Strandwood Elementary School
(Math: 59% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 56% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Sequoia Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
265 Boyd Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 934-8174
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 934-8174
Gr: 6-8 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Horizons School Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Gr: K-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Valley View Middle School
(Math: 35% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Gregory Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Corritone Ct.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 827-3770
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 827-3770
Gr: K-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #99.
Fair Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Lisa Ln.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 685-4494
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 685-4494
Gr: K-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Pleasant Hill, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pleasant Hill, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pleasant Hill, CA include Sequoia Elementary School, Valhalla Elementary School and Strandwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pleasant Hill?
9 public elementary schools are located in Pleasant Hill.
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasant Hill?
Pleasant Hill public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Pleasant Hill are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Pleasant Hill include: Valhalla Elementary School vs. Strandwood Elementary School, Valley View Middle School vs. Sequoia Middle School, Sequoia Middle School vs. Valley View Middle School
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