For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,836 students in 94523, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 94523, CA are Sequoia Middle School, Horizons School Independent Study and Valley View Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 94523 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 94523, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94523, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
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 middle schools in 94523, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 94523, CA include Sequoia Middle School, Horizons School Independent Study and Valley View Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 94523?
3 public middle schools are located in 94523.
What is the racial composition of students in 94523?
94523 public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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