Pleasant Hill Elementary vs Strandwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pleasant Hill Elementary
Pleasant Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
652 students
Strandwood Elementary
Pleasant Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
596 students
| Measure | Pleasant Hill Elementary Pleasant Hill, California | Strandwood Elementary Pleasant Hill, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1437 of 5,693 | #874 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #19077 of 50,301 | #11970 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 652 | 596 |
| Enrollment | 652 | 596 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.8% | 23.3% |
| Students per teacher | 28.3 | 27.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 62% |
| city | Pleasant Hill | Pleasant Hill |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Strandwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 58.7).
- •Strandwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Strandwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 56%).
- •Strandwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 26.8%).
- •Strandwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (27.1 vs 28.3).
- •Pleasant Hill Elementary is the larger school with 652 students compared with 596.
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 Pleasant Hill Elementary better than Strandwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Strandwood Elementary ranks higher (69.1 vs 58.7 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 Pleasant Hill Elementary and Strandwood Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Pleasant Hill and Pleasant Hill in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pleasant Hill Elementary: 652. Strandwood Elementary: 596. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pleasant Hill Elementary and Strandwood Elementary rank in California?
Pleasant Hill Elementary is 1437th of 5,693 and Strandwood Elementary is 874th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).