For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,130 students in Pleasant Hill, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Pleasant Hill, MO are Pleasant Hill Elementary School, Pleasant Hill Middle School and Pleasant Hill Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pleasant Hill, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Pleasant Hill have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pleasant Hill, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
327 N Mckissock
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-2220
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-2220
Gr: 3-4 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Hill Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1301 Myrtle
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-2149
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-2149
Gr: 7-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Hill Intermediate
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1204 E 163rd St
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-3156
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-3156
Gr: 5-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Hill High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Rooster Way
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-3111
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-3111
Gr: 9-12 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
304 Eklund St
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-2119
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-2119
Gr: PK-2 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pleasant Hill, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Pleasant Hill, MO include Pleasant Hill Elementary School, Pleasant Hill Middle School and Pleasant Hill Intermediate.
How many public schools are located in Pleasant Hill?
5 public schools are located in Pleasant Hill.
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasant Hill?
Pleasant Hill public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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