Hillcrest Elem School
Elgin, IL · SD U-46 · Grades K - 6
1,520th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 28%▲ Improving
Hillcrest Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Hillcrest Elem School 1,520th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 28% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 17th in 2019 to 28th 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 492 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 70.6% | 77.0% | ▲ 6.4 pts | |
| White | 10.8% | 12.0% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Black | 9.2% | 5.3% | ▼ 3.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.8% | 2.8% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 3.2% | 1.6% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Asian | 4.3% | 1.2% | ▼ 3.1 pts |
Homes near Hillcrest Elem School
Typical home value $313K in zip 60123 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
- 3Creekside ElemSD U-46 · 1 mi away1,538th of 2,105
ELA 36% · Math 23% - 2Highland Elem SchoolSD U-46 · 1.1 mi away1,758th of 2,105
ELA 24% · Math 22% - 2Harriet Gifford Elem SchoolSD U-46 · 1.1 mi away1,759th of 2,105
ELA 26% · Math 20% - 3Washington Elem SchoolSD U-46 · 1.6 mi away1,590th of 2,105
ELA 34% · Math 22% - 3Century Oaks Elem SchoolSD U-46 · 2.2 mi away1,605th of 2,105
ELA 34% · Math 22% - 7Fox Meadow Elementary SchoolSD U-46 · 2.4 mi away787th of 2,105
ELA 57% · Math 44% - 1Lowrie Elem SchoolSD U-46 · 2.4 mi away1,975th of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 12% - 2McKinley Elem SchoolSD U-46 · 2.7 mi away1,788th of 2,105
ELA 25% · Math 18%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Hillcrest Elem School in?
Hillcrest Elem School is part of the SD U-46 district in Elgin, Illinois.
Is Hillcrest Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Hillcrest Elem School 1,520th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 28% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Hillcrest Elem School?
Hispanic 77%, White 12%, Black 5%, Two or more races 3% (492 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hillcrest Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60123 is $313K 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.