Hilltop Elementary

Hilltop Elementary serves 581 students in grades K-6 in Lynnwood, Washington, earning a solid MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. The school ranks #351 out of 2,261 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 84th percentile among Washington schools. With 36 full-time equivalent teachers, Hilltop maintains a manageable student-teacher ratio of 16.1 to 1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom.

Academically, the school demonstrates strong performance with an academic score of 7.9 out of 10. In English Language Arts and Reading, 68% of students across all grade levels score proficient or above, indicating solid literacy foundations for its elementary learners. The school draws families from a well-established suburban community in the 98036 ZIP code, where the median household income reaches $90,770 and median home values sit at $660,300.

With 38% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a relatively low poverty rate of 8.8%, the area reflects a stable, education-focused community of over 42,000 residents. Hilltop Elementary operates as a regular public school in Snohomish County's large suburban setting, providing a neighborhood school experience in one of the Pacific Northwest's thriving suburban communities.