For the 2025-26 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 Sequoia Elementary School, Valhalla 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 46% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sequoia Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
277 Boyd Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 935-5721
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 935-5721
Gr: K-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Valhalla Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
530 Kiki Dr.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 687-1700
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 687-1700
Gr: K-5 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Strandwood Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
416 Gladys Dr.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 685-3212
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 685-3212
Gr: K-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2097 Oak Park Blvd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 934-3341
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 934-3341
Gr: K-5 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Sequoia Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
265 Boyd Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 934-8174
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 934-8174
Gr: 6-8 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Horizons School Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Santa Barbara Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-8000
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-8000
Gr: K-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Valley View Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
181 Viking Dr.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 686-6136
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 686-6136
Gr: 6-8 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Gregory Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Corritone Ct.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 827-3770
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 827-3770
Gr: K-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #99.
Fair Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Lisa Ln.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 685-4494
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 685-4494
Gr: K-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
94523, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Home And Hospital (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3100 Oak Park Blvd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 937-1530
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 937-1530
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 94523, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 94523, CA include Sequoia Elementary School, Valhalla 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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