Hillcrest School

Hillcrest School is an elementary school located in Peekskill, New York, within Westchester County. Situated at 4 Horton Drive, Hillcrest covers grades three through five and serves as a regular public institution with a total enrollment of 542 students. The student-teacher ratio stands at 12:1, ensuring that each child receives individual attention from the school’s dedicated staff of 45 full-time equivalent teachers.

Hillcrest School is part of a larger suburban setting in Peekskill, offering a blend of urban and rural environments that fosters diverse learning experiences. The MySchoolScout rating for Hillcrest is 4.3 out of 10, with a state ranking of #3387 out of 4758 schools in New York, placing it around the 29th percentile. Academically, the school scores a 2.5 out of 10 on MySchoolScout’s scale, reflecting areas where there is room for improvement.

In terms of proficiency rates, only about 35% of students are proficient or above in English Language Arts (ELA) and reading, while math proficiency stands at 25%. These numbers suggest that Hillcrest School is focusing on student development and continuous academic growth to better meet the needs of its diverse student body. Hillcrest School sits within a dynamic suburban community that offers both educational opportunities and a supportive neighborhood environment.

While current test scores at Hillcrest School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.