For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,836 students in Pleasant Hill, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pleasant Hill, CA are Sequoia Middle School, Horizons School Independent Study and Valley View Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pleasant Hill, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Pleasant Hill have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pleasant Hill, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sequoia Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
265 Boyd Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 934-8174
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 934-8174
Gr: 6-8 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Horizons School Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Santa Barbara Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-8000
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-8000
Gr: K-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Valley View Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
181 Viking Dr.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 686-6136
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 686-6136
Gr: 6-8 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Pleasant Hill, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Home And Hospital (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3100 Oak Park Blvd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 937-1530
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 937-1530
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 23%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Pleasant Hill, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pleasant Hill, CA include Sequoia Middle School, Horizons School Independent Study and Valley View Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pleasant Hill?
3 public middle schools are located in Pleasant Hill.
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasant Hill?
Pleasant Hill public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Pleasant Hill are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Pleasant Hill include: Valley View Middle School vs. Sequoia Middle School, Sequoia Middle School vs. Valley View Middle School
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