Hillcrest Elementary School

Hillcrest Elementary School serves 623 students in grades kindergarten through fifth in Antioch, Illinois. With 48 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.0:1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school ranks #696 out of 3,819 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 82nd percentile with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10.

While academic performance shows room for growth, with 26% of students proficient or above in English Language Arts and 21% in mathematics, the school benefits from strong community support and resources. Located at 433 E Depot Street, Hillcrest Elementary sits in a well-established suburban community where families demonstrate a commitment to education. The surrounding neighborhood reflects stability and prosperity, with a median household income of $106,176 and median home values of $265,700.

Thirty-seven percent of local residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the poverty rate remains low at 7.9%. The school serves a diverse student body within Lake County's large suburban setting, drawing from a ZIP code population of over 24,000 residents. Hillcrest Elementary operates as a regular public school in a community that values educational achievement and family stability.