Hillcrest
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Oakland, California 94618 · Oakland Unified
#292 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#5082 of 50,301 nationally
About Hillcrest
Hillcrest is a public elementary located in Oakland, in the Oakland Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 393 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 79.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 292nd of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (99th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (10th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 393.
There are 112 schools in Oakland; Hillcrest ranks 2nd of 108 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)82%
- Reading proficiency (30%)88%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)29.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hillcrest by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 88%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hillcrest
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kaiser Early Childhood Center
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–K
118 students · 1.3 km away
Chabot Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
576 students · 1.4 km away
Havens Elementary
Piedmont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
464 students · 1.7 km away
Claremont Middle
Oakland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
487 students · 1.7 km away
Piedmont High
Piedmont · Public high · Grades 9–12
733 students · 1.9 km away
Piedmont Avenue Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
310 students · 1.9 km away
Thornhill Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
370 students · 1.9 km away
Piedmont Preschool
Piedmont · Public other
· 2.0 km away
Montclair Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
547 students · 2.0 km away
Piedmont Middle
Piedmont · Public middle · Grades 6–8
575 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
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393 students
Joel J. Hidahl Elementary
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393 students
Pleasant Grove Elementary
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Hollister Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hillcrest a good school?
Hillcrest has a Success Index (US) of 79.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #292 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hillcrest rank in California?
Hillcrest ranks #292 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #5082 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hillcrest?
Hillcrest had 393 students in 2025.
Is Hillcrest a elementary school or a high school?
Hillcrest is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hillcrest?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hillcrest; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.