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Elementary Schools in Pleasant Hill, California

Near Average2024–25 data12 schools · avg 48.1/100

Pleasant Hill, California has 12 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 48.1/100 — 4.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Sequoia Elementary at 67/100, where 35.3% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Pleasant Hill schools average 23.2% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.6% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
48.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
43.0
23.7 – 66.8
Avg Exceeded %
23.2%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
19.6%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
12
With Scope Scores

How Pleasant Hill schools compare

Pleasant Hill's 12 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 48.1 — 4.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 23.7 to 66.8, a 43.0-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Sequoia Elementary with a Scope Score of 67 and 35.3% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Pleasant Hill averages 19.6%, which is near the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Pleasant Hill

2 Culture First1 Strong All-Around9 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Pleasant Hill ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Sequoia Elementary
Mt. Diablo Unified Strong All-Around
35.3%Solid
67/100
2College Park High
Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum
26.6%Solid
64/100
3Valhalla Elementary
Mt. Diablo Unified Culture First
32.2%Solid
57/100
4Sequoia Middle
Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum
25.1%Solid
55/100
5Strandwood Elementary
Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum
31.4%Solid
54/100
6Pleasant Hill Middle
Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum
26.1%Solid
51/100
7Pleasant Hill Elementary
Mt. Diablo Unified Culture First
27.9%Developing
50/100
8Valley View Middle
Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum
23.5%Developing
49/100
9Gregory Gardens Elementary
Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum
16.1%Developing
47/100
10Prospect High (Continuation)
Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum
11.3%Developing
33/100
11Horizons School: Independent Study
Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum
18.2%Needs Support
28/100
12Fair Oaks Elementary
Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum
4.4%Needs Support
24/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Pleasant Hill

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Christ the King Catholic School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 309 students
16:1Private
Pleasant Hill Adventist Academy
Pentecostal · Grades Pre-K-12 · 107 students
12:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Pleasant Hill

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Pleasant Hill good?
Pleasant Hill's 12 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 48.1/100, which is 4.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. 23.2% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Pleasant Hill?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Pleasant Hill is Sequoia Elementary with a Scope Score of 67/100 and 35.3% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Pleasant Hill schools compare to the state average?
Pleasant Hill elementary schools average a Scope Score of 48.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (4.3 points above). The exceeded rate averages 23.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 23.7 to 66.8, a 43.0-point spread.
How many schools are in Pleasant Hill?
Pleasant Hill has 12 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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