Hilltop Elementary
Seattle, WA · Highline School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, large
1,118th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 5%· Stable
12250 24th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98168
(206)631-4000NCES ID 530354000532Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Hilltop Elementary 1,118th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 5% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 9th in 2019 to 5th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 213 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 531 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 21.8% | 63.5% | ▲ 41.7 pts | |
| Asian | 11.5% | 14.1% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Black | 6.5% | 7.7% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.7% | 7.3% | ▲ 4.6 pts | |
| White | 54.0% | 6.0% | ▼ 48.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 3.0% | 1.1% | ▼ 1.9 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $590K in zip 98168 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Hilltop Elementary
- #1135Cascade View ElementaryTukwila School District · 0.9 mi away1,135th of 1,174
ELA 19% ▲2 · Math 17% ▼5Compare - #1036Cedarhurst ElementaryHighline School District · 1.3 mi away1,036th of 1,174
ELA 23% ▲6 · Math 29% ▲7Compare - #1048Beverly Park Elem at GlendaleHighline School District · 1.4 mi away1,048th of 1,174
ELA 27% ▲10 · Math 23% ▲1Compare - #581Impact | Puget Sound ElementaryImpact | Puget Sound Elementary · 1.6 mi away · charter581st of 1,174
ELA 47% ▲30 · Math 46% ▲24Compare - #720Impact | Salish Sea ElementaryImpact | Salish Sea Elementary · 1.6 mi away · charter720th of 1,174
ELA 42% ▲25 · Math 40% ▲18Compare - #985Rainier View Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 1.8 mi away985th of 1,174
ELA 32% ▲15 · Math 27% ▲5Compare - #1039Hazel Valley ElementaryHighline School District · 1.9 mi away1,039th of 1,174
ELA 27% ▲10 · Math 24% ▲2Compare - #1097Thorndyke ElementaryTukwila School District · 2 mi away1,097th of 1,174
ELA 26% ▲9 · Math 18% ▼4Compare
What school district is Hilltop Elementary in?
Hilltop Elementary is part of the Highline School District district in Seattle, Washington.
Is Hilltop Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Hilltop Elementary 1,118th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 5% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Hilltop Elementary?
Hispanic 64%, Asian 14%, Black 8%, Two or more races 7% (531 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hilltop Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98168 is $590K 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.