North Hill Elementary
Des Moines, WA · Highline School District · Grades PK-5
361st of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 69%· Stable
North Hill Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks North Hill Elementary 361st of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 69% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 68th in 2019 to 69th in 2025.
North Hill Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 247 students tested
North Hill Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 514 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.4% | 34.8% | ▼ 10.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 22.3% | 27.8% | ▲ 5.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.9% | 16.0% | ▲ 6.1 pts | |
| Asian | 8.8% | 10.7% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Black | 10.1% | 9.5% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.4% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.1% | 0.6% | ▼ 1.5 pts |
Homes near North Hill Elementary
Typical home value $613K in zip 98148 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near North Hill Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Marvista ElementaryHighline School District · 0.7 mi away407th of 1,174
ELA 58% · Math 51% - 2Madrona ElementaryHighline School District · 1.6 mi away1,049th of 1,174
ELA 26% · Math 24% - 1Midway ElementaryHighline School District · 2 mi away1,152nd of 1,174
ELA 14% · Math 14% - 1Bow Lake ElementaryHighline School District · 2.3 mi away1,106th of 1,174
ELA 21% · Math 22% - 1River Ridge ElementaryKent School District · 2.5 mi away1,146th of 1,174
ELA 15% · Math 16% - 3Des Moines ElementaryHighline School District · 2.6 mi away896th of 1,174
ELA 37% · Math 31% - 6Gregory Heights ElementaryHighline School District · 2.7 mi away575th of 1,174
ELA 48% · Math 46% - 3McMicken Heights ElementaryHighline School District · 2.8 mi away903rd of 1,174
ELA 35% · Math 33%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is North Hill Elementary in?
North Hill Elementary is part of the Highline School District district in Des Moines, Washington.
Is North Hill Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks North Hill Elementary 361st of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 69% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of North Hill Elementary?
White 35%, Hispanic 28%, Two or more races 16%, Asian 11% (514 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near North Hill Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98148 is $613K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 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.