For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,646 students in Pleasant Hill, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Pleasant Hill, IA are Spring Creek - 6th Grade, Four Mile Elementary School and Southeast Polk Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pleasant Hill, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Pleasant Hill have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pleasant Hill, IA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spring Creek - 6th Grade
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8031 Ne University Ave.
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 967-5533
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 967-5533
Grades: 6
| 569 students
Rank: #22.
Four Mile Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
670 Se 68th St
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 265-1972
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 265-1972
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #33.
Southeast Polk Junior High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8325 Ne University Ave.
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 967-5509
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 967-5509
Grades: 7-8
| 1,113 students
Rank: #44.
Southeast Polk High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7945 Ne University Ave.
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 967-6631
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 967-6631
Grades: 9-12
| 2,278 students
Rank: #55.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4801 E Oakwood Dr
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 242-8432
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 242-8432
Grades: K-5
| 215 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pleasant Hill, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Pleasant Hill, IA include Spring Creek - 6th Grade, Four Mile Elementary School and Southeast Polk Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Pleasant Hill, IA?
5 public schools are located in Pleasant Hill, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasant Hill, IA?
Pleasant Hill, IA public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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