Top 5 Best 94523 California Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 5,043 students in 94523, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 94523, CA are Valhalla Elementary School, Sequoia Elementary School and Strandwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 94523 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 94523, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best 94523, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valhalla Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
530 Kiki Dr.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 687-1700
Grades: K-5
| 686 students
Rank: #22.
Sequoia Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
277 Boyd Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 935-5721
Grades: K-5
| 594 students
Rank: #33.
Strandwood Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
416 Gladys Dr.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 685-3212
Grades: K-5
| 600 students
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2097 Oak Park Blvd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 934-3341
Grades: K-5
| 646 students
Rank: #55.
Sequoia Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
265 Boyd Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 934-8174
Grades: 6-8
| 835 students
Rank: #66.
Horizons School Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Santa Barbara Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-8000
Grades: K-12
| 216 students
Rank: #77.
Valley View Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
181 Viking Dr.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 686-6136
Grades: 6-8
| 785 students
Rank: #88.
Gregory Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Corritone Ct.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 827-3770
Grades: K-5
| 384 students
Rank: #99.
Fair Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Lisa Ln.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 685-4494
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 94523 California

94523, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3100 Oak Park Blvd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 937-1530
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
1 Santa Barbara Rd
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 938-2564
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 94523, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 94523, CA include Valhalla Elementary School, Sequoia Elementary School and Strandwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 94523?
9 public elementary schools are located in 94523.
What is the racial composition of students in 94523?
94523 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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