Hillcrest School
Peekskill, NY · Peekskill City School District · Grades 3-5
1,852nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 20%▲ Improving
Hillcrest School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Hillcrest School 1,852nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 20% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 13th in 2019 to 20th in 2025 — improving.
Hillcrest School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Hillcrest School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 542 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 64.9% | 78.2% | ▲ 13.3 pts | |
| Black | 24.0% | 12.0% | ▼ 12.0 pts | |
| White | 9.3% | 4.8% | ▼ 4.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 4.1% | ▲ 3.9 pts | |
| Asian | 1.2% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Hillcrest School
Typical home value $511K in zip 10566 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Hillcrest School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Oakside SchoolPeekskill City School District · 0.8 mi away1,849th of 2,326
ELA 35% · Math 44% - –Woodside SchoolPeekskill City School District · 1.5 mi away
- 5Van Cortlandtville SchoolLakeland Central School District · 2.3 mi away1,300th of 2,326
ELA 53% · Math 52% - 9Lincoln Titus Elementary SchoolLakeland Central School District · 2.5 mi away449th of 2,326
ELA 77% · Math 72% - –Furnace Woods Elementary SchoolHendrick Hudson Central School District · 2.8 mi away
- –Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary SchoolHendrick Hudson Central School District · 3.2 mi away
- 7George Washington Elementary SchoolLakeland Central School District · 3.3 mi away709th of 2,326
ELA 62% · Math 73% - 6Frank G Lindsey Elementary SchoolHendrick Hudson Central School District · 3.3 mi away960th of 2,326
ELA 58% · Math 63%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Hillcrest School in?
Hillcrest School is part of the Peekskill City School District district in Peekskill, New York.
Is Hillcrest School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Hillcrest School 1,852nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 20% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Hillcrest School?
Hispanic 78%, Black 12%, White 5%, Two or more races 4% (542 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hillcrest School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10566 is $511K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, 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.