For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 353 students in Pleasant Hill, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Pleasant Hill, IL are Pleasant Hill High School and Pleasant Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pleasant Hill, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Pleasant Hill have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pleasant Hill, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Hill High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 E Quincy St
Pleasant Hill, IL 62366
(217) 734-2311
Pleasant Hill, IL 62366
(217) 734-2311
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 E Quincy St
Pleasant Hill, IL 62366
(217) 734-2311
Pleasant Hill, IL 62366
(217) 734-2311
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pleasant Hill, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Pleasant Hill, IL include Pleasant Hill High School and Pleasant Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pleasant Hill?
2 public schools are located in Pleasant Hill.
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasant Hill?
Pleasant Hill public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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