Public schools in Pleasant Hill, MO
5 open public schools with an address in Pleasant Hill, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,080
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Missouri median 12.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Pleasant Hill public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Pleasant Hill, MO: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,080 students, an average of 416 per school. The largest campus is Pleasant Hill High (730 students), and the largest elementary school is Pleasant Hill Primary (396).
Every listed school belongs to Pleasant Hill R-III. 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 13.1:1, higher than the statewide school median of 12.3:1. 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.
About 19% 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
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Hill Elem. Pleasant Hill R-III | 03–04 | 306 | 13.1:1 | |
| Pleasant Hill Primary Pleasant Hill R-III | PK–02 | 396 | 11.9:1 |
Middle schools in Pleasant Hill
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Hill Intermediate Pleasant Hill R-III | 05–06 | 320 | 14:1 | |
| Pleasant Hill Middle Pleasant Hill R-III | 07–08 | 328 | 12.1:1 |
High schools in Pleasant Hill
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Hill High Pleasant Hill R-III | 09–12 | 730 | 15.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White87.2%
- Hispanic6.5%
- Black1%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Pleasant Hill schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,080 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Pleasant Hill
How many public schools are in Pleasant Hill, MO?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Pleasant Hill: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,080 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Pleasant Hill?
All listed public schools with an address in Pleasant Hill belong to Pleasant Hill R-III. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Pleasant Hill?
Pleasant Hill High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Pleasant Hill, with 730 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 Missouri.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Pleasant Hill schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Pleasant Hill public schools is 13.1:1, higher than the Missouri school median of 12.3:1. 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 Missouri cities