Fair Oaks Elementary vs Pleasant Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fair Oaks Elementary
Pleasant Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
323 students
Pleasant Hill Elementary
Pleasant Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
652 students
| Measure | Fair Oaks Elementary Pleasant Hill, California | Pleasant Hill Elementary Pleasant Hill, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5006 of 5,693 | #1437 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47773 of 50,301 | #19077 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 323 | 652 |
| Enrollment | 323 | 652 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 26.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 28.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 55% |
| city | Pleasant Hill | Pleasant Hill |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 14.7).
- •Pleasant Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 17%).
- •Pleasant Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 32%).
- •Pleasant Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.8% vs 85.4%).
- •Fair Oaks Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 28.3).
- •Pleasant Hill Elementary is the larger school with 652 students compared with 323.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fair Oaks Elementary better than Pleasant Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Hill Elementary ranks higher (58.7 vs 14.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fair Oaks Elementary and Pleasant Hill Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Pleasant Hill and Pleasant Hill in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fair Oaks Elementary: 323. Pleasant Hill Elementary: 652. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fair Oaks Elementary and Pleasant Hill Elementary rank in California?
Fair Oaks Elementary is 5006th of 5,693 and Pleasant Hill Elementary is 1437th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).