Pleasant Hill Elementary

Serving the central corridor of the city, Pleasant Hill Elementary School is at 2097 Oak Park Boulevard, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. The campus covers kindergarten through fifth grade under the Mt. Diablo Unified School District. With 646 students enrolled, it ranks as one of the two largest elementary campuses in Pleasant Hill. The student-teacher ratio is 30:1, higher than the district average of 25:1. The student body is 54% male and 46% female. Recent state results indicate 56% of students reached math proficiency and 62% reached that level in reading — both figures well above the California statewide averages of 35% and 47% respectively. The school is a non-charter traditional public campus and operates without magnet designation, drawing its population solely through residential attendance boundaries. As a public district campus, enrollment is tied directly to attendance zone geography rather than any application or lottery process. Homes surrounding the campus commonly list near $1.2 million, consistent with the broader Pleasant Hill housing market. Ranked in the top 30% of California elementary schools on state testing, Pleasant Hill Elementary is a strong contender among the best elementary schools in California.

Pleasant Hill Elementary saw a leadership transition for the 2025-26 school year, with Ann McNamara Kim appointed as the new principal — one of several MDUSD administrator changes announced by the board in summer 2025. The campus continues to rank in the top 30% of California elementary schools on state testing, with 56% math and 62% reading proficiency rates that consistently outperform the district average.

Q1. What activities are available to students beyond the classroom?

Ans. Pleasant Hill Elementary offers two sports through its extracurricular program, along with other enrichment activities during and after school. The school's PTA is active and runs additional community events throughout the year. Checking with the front office at the start of each semester is the best way to see what's currently running.

Q2. Is there before and after school care at Pleasant Hill Elementary?

Ans. Yes. The school participates in the MDUSD CARES After School Program. Summer care is also available through the district. Tuition rates differ depending on whether a student is enrolled full-time or part-time. Families are encouraged to reach out to the school for the most up-to-date information on costs.

Q3. How does Pleasant Hill Elementary support students who are struggling academically?

Ans. The school has academic intervention resources built into the school day, consistent with MDUSD's district-wide approach to student support. The school's consistently strong proficiency scores — 56% in math, 62% in reading — suggest these supports are having an effect, but families can request specific intervention information through the front office.

Q4. What is the school's feeder pattern for middle and high school?

Ans. Pleasant Hill Elementary students feed into Pleasant Hill Middle School and then to College Park High School. This creates a stable cohort progression that many families in the attendance zone value when making enrollment decisions.

Q5. How does the school communicate with families?

Ans. Principal Ann McNamara Kim and school staff use MDUSD's ParentSquare platform and HomeLink system to share updates, attendance records, and direct communications with families. Setting up both platforms at the start of the year is the most reliable way to stay connected.