Crystal Springs Elementary vs Hilltop Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crystal Springs Elementary
Bothell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
500 students
Hilltop Elementary
Lynnwood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
562 students
| Measure | Crystal Springs Elementary Bothell, Washington | Hilltop Elementary Lynnwood, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #412 of 1,154 | #141 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #14711 of 50,301 | #5248 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 500 | 562 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 562 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35% | 19.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 71% |
| city | Bothell | Lynnwood |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilltop Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 65.1).
- •Hilltop Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 57%).
- •Hilltop Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 64%).
- •Hilltop Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.6% vs 35%).
- •Hilltop Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.9).
- •Hilltop Elementary is the larger school with 562 students compared with 500.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Crystal Springs Elementary better than Hilltop Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hilltop Elementary ranks higher (79.5 vs 65.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Crystal Springs Elementary and Hilltop Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Bothell and Lynnwood in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crystal Springs Elementary: 500. Hilltop Elementary: 562. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crystal Springs Elementary and Hilltop Elementary rank in Washington?
Crystal Springs Elementary is 412th of 1,154 and Hilltop Elementary is 141st of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).