For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,990 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 Southeast Polk High School. 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 71% (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 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Iowa public school average of 30% (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 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #33.
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: 10-12 | 1,722 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
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: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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 Southeast Polk High School.
How many public schools are located in Pleasant Hill?
4 public schools are located in Pleasant Hill.
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasant Hill?
Pleasant Hill public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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