For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,244 students in Pleasant Hill, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pleasant Hill, IA are Four Mile Elementary School, Spring Creek - 6th Grade and Pleasant Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pleasant Hill, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pleasant Hill have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pleasant Hill, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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 elementary schools in Pleasant Hill, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pleasant Hill, IA include Four Mile Elementary School, Spring Creek - 6th Grade and Pleasant Hill Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pleasant Hill?
3 public elementary schools are located in Pleasant Hill.
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasant Hill?
Pleasant Hill public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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