Hillcrest Elem School
Downers Grove, IL · Downers Grove GSD 58 · Grades PK - 6
56th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 97%▲ Improving
Hillcrest Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Hillcrest Elem School 56th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 97% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 74th in 2019 to 97th in 2025 — improving.
Hillcrest Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Hillcrest Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 372 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.6% | 80.9% | ▼ 3.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.3% | 7.8% | ▲ 5.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.7% | 6.5% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 4.6% | 3.8% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Black | 1.8% | 0.8% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Hillcrest Elem School
Typical home value $509K in zip 60516 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Hillcrest Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Indian Trail Elem SchoolDowners Grove GSD 58 · 0.7 mi away565th of 2,105
ELA 63% · Math 54% - 8Kingsley Elem SchoolDowners Grove GSD 58 · 0.9 mi away543rd of 2,105
ELA 62% · Math 56% - 10Fairmount Elem SchoolDowners Grove GSD 58 · 1.1 mi away91st of 2,105
ELA 84% · Math 76% - 9Whittier Elem SchoolDowners Grove GSD 58 · 1.4 mi away215th of 2,105
ELA 75% · Math 69% - 8Henry Puffer SchoolDowners Grove GSD 58 · 1.5 mi away429th of 2,105
ELA 65% · Math 60% - 10Pierce Downer Elem SchoolDowners Grove GSD 58 · 1.7 mi away179th of 2,105
ELA 73% · Math 75% - 8El Sierra Elem SchoolDowners Grove GSD 58 · 1.7 mi away484th of 2,105
ELA 65% · Math 56% - 6Meadowview Elem SchoolWoodridge SD 68 · 1.8 mi away866th of 2,105
ELA 56% · Math 41%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Hillcrest Elem School in?
Hillcrest Elem School is part of the Downers Grove GSD 58 district in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Is Hillcrest Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Hillcrest Elem School 56th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 97% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Hillcrest Elem School?
White 81%, Two or more races 8%, Hispanic 7%, Asian 4% (372 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hillcrest Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60516 is $509K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 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.