Serving 435 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pleasant Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasant Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pleasant Hill Elementary School's student population of 435 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
435 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
YOU BELONG HERE!
School Rankings
Pleasant Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Hill Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#285 out of 3542 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
32%
6%
Hispanic
7%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
54%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Palatine CCSD 15 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Hill Elementary School is ranked #285 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Pleasant Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Pleasant Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hunting Ridge Elementary School, Stuart R Paddock School, Marion Jordan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Hill Elementary School?
435 students attend Pleasant Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Pleasant Hill Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasant Hill Elementary School?
Pleasant Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pleasant Hill Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pleasant Hill Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Hill Elementary School is part of Palatine CCSD 15 School District.
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