Welcome to Pleasant Hill Adventist Academy. We are a WASC accredited Preschool-12th Grade Christian school located in Pleasant Hill, CA. Our school is part of the world-wide Seventh-day Adventist school network.
The Seventh-day Adventist educational system includes elementary schools, high schools, colleges and universities in countries around the globe.Please feel free to explore our website, or you can call us or contact us to schedule a visit to see our school in person.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Pleasant Hill Adventist Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1953
Colors
Gold, Orange
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
122 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
20 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
2 courses
AP/Advanced Courses
AB Calculus APAP US History
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougar
- Welcome to Pleasant Hill Adventist Academy.
- We are a WASC accredited Preschool-12th Grade Christian school located in Pleasant Hill, CA. Our school is part of the world-wide Seventh-day Adventist school network.
- The Seventh-day Adventist educational system includes elementary schools, high schools, colleges and universities in countries around the globe.Please feel free to explore our website, or you can call us or contact us to schedule a visit to see our school in person.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Hill Adventist Academy's ranking?
Pleasant Hill Adventist Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Pleasant Hill Adventist Academy?
The application deadline for Pleasant Hill Adventist Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
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