For the 2026 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 Four Mile Elementary School, Southeast Polk Junior High 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 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Four Mile Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
670 Se 68th St
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 265-1972
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 265-1972
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Southeast Polk Junior High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8325 Ne University Ave.
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 967-5509
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 967-5509
Gr: 7-8 | 1,106 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Spring Creek - 6th Grade
(Math: 81% | 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
Gr: 6 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Southeast Polk High School
(Math: 67% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 2,294 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pleasant Hill, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Pleasant Hill, IA include Four Mile Elementary School, Southeast Polk Junior High 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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