Hillcrest Elementary School

Hillcrest Elementary School serves 778 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Lake Stevens, Washington. With 42 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio, providing a solid foundation for personalized attention in this sizable elementary setting. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.4 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking #275 out of 2,261 Washington elementary schools, placing it in the 88th percentile statewide.

Students show solid proficiency across core subjects, with 68% meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts and reading, and 65% demonstrating proficiency in mathematics. These results reflect the school's commitment to academic excellence and student achievement. Hillcrest Elementary operates within the Lake Stevens community in Snohomish County, serving families in the 98258 ZIP code area.

This neighborhood is characterized by a median household income of $113,684 and median home values around $536,400, with 30% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a low poverty rate of 5%. The school sits in a mid-size suburban setting that provides students with both community connection and access to broader educational and recreational opportunities throughout the Lake Stevens area.