Hillside Elementary

Hillside Elementary serves 424 students from prekindergarten through fifth grade in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This regular public school maintains a favorable 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio with 34 full-time equivalent teachers, creating an environment where students can receive more individualized attention. Academically, Hillside Elementary demonstrates solid performance with a 7.0 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranks #508 out of 2027 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 75th percentile.

The school shows balanced achievement across core subjects, with 55% of students scoring proficient or above in mathematics and 52% reaching proficiency in English Language Arts and reading. The school serves a well-established community where families value education, reflected in the neighborhood's demographics with 38% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher. The area maintains economic stability with a median household income of $117,255 and a low poverty rate of just 4.1%, factors that often contribute to educational support at home.

Located on Hillside Trail South, the school sits in Washington County's large suburban setting, where median home values of $335,900 indicate a stable residential community that provides students with a supportive foundation for their elementary education years.