For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,644 students in Pleasant Hill, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Pleasant Hill, IA are Southeast Polk Junior High School, Four Mile Elementary School and Spring Creek - 6th Grade. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pleasant Hill, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Pleasant Hill have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pleasant Hill, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southeast Polk Junior High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8325 Ne University Ave.
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 967-5509
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 967-5509
Grades: 7-8
| 1,106 students
Rank: #22.
Four Mile Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
670 Se 68th St
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 265-1972
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 265-1972
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #33.
Spring Creek - 6th Grade
(Math: 78% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8031 Ne University Ave.
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 967-5533
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 967-5533
Grades: 6
| 544 students
Rank: #44.
Southeast Polk High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7945 Ne University Ave.
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 967-6631
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 967-6631
Grades: 9-12
| 2,294 students
Rank: #55.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 211 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pleasant Hill, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Pleasant Hill, IA include Southeast Polk Junior High School, Four Mile Elementary School and Spring Creek - 6th Grade.
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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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