The top reported proficiency rate is 68% in English language arts. The lowest is 42% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Pleasant Hill Elem School
Pleasant Hill Elementary serves kindergarten through fifth grade in Winfield, a residential suburb west of Chicago anchored by Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital. The school enrolls a diverse student body across a range of neighborhoods and income levels, with representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups, including a substantial share of Hispanic and white students, with meaningful populations of Asian and Black students as well.
In math, the school's proficiency ranges from below to just above the midpoint of what students are expected to achieve. In grade three, proficiency is around the mark; grade four edges slightly higher; grade five drops back noticeably. The pattern suggests math becomes a softer area in the upper elementary grades. English language arts shows more strength relative to math, with grade four performing clearly above the midpoint and grade three and five both solidly above the midpoint. Science in grade five—the only tested grade—shows the school's lowest proficiency, well below the midpoint. Overall, the school sits below the midpoint among DuPage County districts in the proficiency index, a measure of how students perform across all tested subjects and grades.
What this means for families depends on your situation. If your child is strong in reading and writing, Pleasant Hill may serve them well in those areas. If your child struggles with math, the school's performance in that subject—especially by grades four and five—warrants a conversation with the school about intervention options and whether they meet your child's needs. Science instruction at this grade level may also be worth asking about directly. The school's placement below the county midpoint is a straightforward fact, not a verdict on quality or effort, but it is data that matters if you are comparing schools.
The school is small to mid-sized for its grade band, with a stable enrollment spanning the full kindergarten-through-five range. Title I eligibility status and English learner counts were not available, so we cannot characterize the level of need-based services or language support from the data on hand. The school's website and a conversation with administration would clarify what instructional support, intervention programs, and English learner services it offers.
Winfield itself is a working and middle-class residential community with significant new development activity. A major bond referendum passed in November 2024 funding upgrades to three district middle schools; that will not directly affect Pleasant Hill but signals district-wide investment. Housing values in the ZIP code are moderate for the region, and the community is anchored by a large regional hospital that brings daytime activity and employment. The town has a small-town feel with tree-lined streets, modest walkability, and a downtown revitalization underway around the Metra station. Schools in this district serve a broader geographic area, so geographic fit depends on where your family lives relative to the school's location on Pleasant Hill Road.
For families seeking a neighborhood elementary school in a diverse, working-class suburban setting, Pleasant Hill is worth considering. Understanding its math and science performance relative to your own child's needs, and confirming what support services it provides, will help you make a grounded decision.
See more original research from School Decision →