Public schools in Pleasant Hill, CA
14 open public schools with an address in Pleasant Hill, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,924
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
25:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Pleasant Hill public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Pleasant Hill, CA: 6 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,924 students, an average of 610 per school. The largest campus is College Park High (1,948 students), and the largest elementary school is Valhalla Elementary (721).
Mt. Diablo Unified operates the most schools here (13), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 25:1, higher than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 40% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Pleasant Hill
Elementary schools in Pleasant Hill
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Oaks Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified | KG–05 | 323 | 23.1:1 | |
| Gregory Gardens Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified | KG–05 | 409 | 25.6:1 | |
| Pleasant Hill Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified | KG–05 | 652 | 28.1:1 | |
| Sequoia Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified · Magnet | KG–05 | 594 | 28.3:1 | |
| Strandwood Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified | KG–05 | 596 | 26.5:1 | |
| Valhalla Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified | KG–05 | 721 | 27.7:1 |
Middle schools in Pleasant Hill
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Hill Middle Mt. Diablo Unified | 06–08 | 738 | 23.3:1 | |
| Sequoia Middle Mt. Diablo Unified · Magnet | 06–08 | 882 | 25.7:1 | |
| Valley View Middle Mt. Diablo Unified | 06–08 | 819 | 24.3:1 |
High schools in Pleasant Hill
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Park High Mt. Diablo Unified | 09–12 | 1,948 | 22.9:1 | |
| Contra Costa County ROP Contra Costa County ROP · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Prospect High (Continuation) Mt. Diablo Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 60 | 10.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Pleasant Hill
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizons School: Independent Study Mt. Diablo Unified · Alternative School | KG–12 | 182 | 10.4:1 | |
| MDUSD Preschools Mt. Diablo Unified | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White38%
- Hispanic29.1%
- Black2.7%
- Asian15.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial14.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Pleasant Hill schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,924 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Pleasant Hill
How many public schools are in Pleasant Hill, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Pleasant Hill: 6 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 7,924 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Pleasant Hill?
Schools with an address in Pleasant Hill belong to 2 education agencies, led by Mt. Diablo Unified (13 schools), Contra Costa County ROP (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Pleasant Hill?
College Park High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Pleasant Hill, with 1,948 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Pleasant Hill?
No school with an address in Pleasant Hill is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in California.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Pleasant Hill schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Pleasant Hill public schools is 25:1, higher than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Pleasant Hill guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities