Grayson Creek takes its name from the waterway that threads through this corner of northwest Pleasant Hill, and the neighborhood's best feature is genuinely the outdoors. It sits within reach of the Contra Costa Canal Trail, the flat, paved walking-and-biking route locals use far more than they admit, and the creek corridor gives the streets a greener, more open feel than the tract grids elsewhere in the city. It is a small, quiet, residential neighborhood, the kind where the loudest thing on a weekday is a leaf blower. Homes are well-kept and hold their value, and it feeds into Valhalla Elementary and Valley View Middle rather than the central Pleasant Hill campuses, which sets it a little apart from its neighbors. The catch is the familiar northwest Pleasant Hill one: it is residential to the core, so everyday errands mean pointing the car toward Contra Costa Boulevard. People who want trail access out the front door and real quiet at night tend to be happy here.




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| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
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| Valhalla Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Valley View Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| College Park High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
from CA Dept. of Education
Houseberry recommends using these scores as only a starting point, and conducting your own investigation into what schools fit best for your preferences. School boundaries are not guaranteed and may change. It is important to contact the appropriate school district to confirm enrollment eligibility before making any decision to move to a neighborhood.




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