For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)
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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