Hillcrest
Oakland, CA · Oakland Unified · Grades K-8
752nd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 87%▼ Declining
Hillcrest ranking
SchoolRow ranks Hillcrest 752nd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 87% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 96th in 2015 to 87th in 2025 — declining.
Hillcrest test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 240 students tested
Hillcrest students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 376 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.2% | 39.6% | ▼ 19.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 13.3% | 25.5% | ▲ 12.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.5% | 12.8% | ▲ 5.3 pts | |
| Asian | 13.0% | 11.7% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Black | 6.9% | 10.1% | ▲ 3.2 pts |
Homes near Hillcrest
Typical home value $1.67M in zip 94618 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Hillcrest
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Kaiser Early Childhood CenterOakland Unified · 0.8 mi away
- 9Chabot ElementaryOakland Unified · 0.9 mi away626th of 5,659
ELA 72% · Math 71% - 10Havens ElementaryPiedmont City Unified · 1 mi away326th of 5,659
ELA 76% · Math 80% - 3Piedmont Avenue ElementaryOakland Unified · 1.2 mi away3,984th of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 29% - 9Thornhill ElementaryOakland Unified · 1.2 mi away1,056th of 5,659
ELA 58% · Math 68% - 9Montclair ElementaryOakland Unified · 1.3 mi away881st of 5,659
ELA 68% · Math 65% - 10Beach ElementaryPiedmont City Unified · 1.4 mi away29th of 5,659
ELA 87% · Math 92% - 9John Muir ElementaryBerkeley Unified · 1.4 mi away615th of 5,659
ELA 74% · Math 69%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Hillcrest in?
Hillcrest is part of the Oakland Unified district in Oakland, California.
Is Hillcrest a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Hillcrest 752nd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 87% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Hillcrest?
White 40%, Two or more races 26%, Hispanic 13%, Asian 12% (376 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hillcrest cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94618 is $1.67M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.