For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 736 students in Pleasant Hill, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Pleasant Hill, IA are Four Mile Elementary School and Pleasant Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pleasant Hill, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Pleasant Hill have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Pleasant Hill, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Four Mile Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
670 Se 68th St
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 265-1972
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 265-1972
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4801 E Oakwood Dr
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 242-8432
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 242-8432
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pleasant Hill, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pleasant Hill, IA include Four Mile Elementary School and Pleasant Hill Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pleasant Hill?
2 public preschools are located in Pleasant Hill.
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasant Hill?
Pleasant Hill public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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