Hillcrest Elementary School

1435 Jefferson Avenue

School District

Downers Grove Gsd 58
Grade

PK, K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on February 21, 2025

Wonderful teachers, PTA is active, super nice staff, one of the best park
Submitted by parent on July 18, 2023

Competitive, best play ground, so many activities for PTA, safe neighborhoods, wonderful teachers
Submitted by parent on June 03, 2022

Beware! If you have a child who doesn’t fit the mold, they’ll tell you that your kid needs to go another school - no support for ‘different’ kids here. It’s sad, frustrating and very disappointing.
Submitted by parent on May 30, 2022

Wonderful teachers, academic, PTA and one the best playground and equipment in district
Submitted by parent on May 23, 2019

Fantastic! I am glad my child is here!
Submitted by parent on November 01, 2018

Excellent school! Teachers and leadership are engaged and supportive. We’ve had nothing but excellent experiences with all of our children while attending Hillcrest!
Submitted by parent on November 01, 2018

My kids are getting a great education and learning at a high level.
Submitted by parent on November 01, 2018

Great school and great community. Staff care about the student's progress and work towards excellence.
Submitted by parent on November 01, 2018

We are thrilled with Hillcrest School. As an educator in the local High School system, we are aware of other schools in the district, and are beyond impressed with the teachers, administration, and the overall sense of community with the parents of Hillcrest students. A top choice in every category.
Submitted by parent on May 12, 2016

No A/C, and it's the 21st century!!! My taxes are $9800 for 2015, and still no A/C!!! When it's hot, huge fan is blowing 8 inches away from my daughter's face, and she gets home with running nose and headache!!!
Submitted by parent on January 24, 2015

My son started at Hillcrest in Kindergarten and continues to love the school and teachers. I've been involved with PTA which does an amazing job of making sure the teachers and students get the additional resources necessary for a well-rounded education. They offer many additional after school programs such as Spanish, chess and acting. We recently moved and purposely stayed within Hillcrest's boundaries so my son can continue to go here. The teachers are available and welcome parent involvement as well as foster good communication between home and school.
Submitted by parent on July 23, 2014

No A/C!!! My kid gets home after school, and tells me that it was so hot at school, she almost died !!! My property taxes are more then 10K, and no A/C ...
Submitted by parent on May 06, 2013

Best school in District 58. The Principal, Parents, and Teachers create a wonderful community. Class sizes are small, and teachers are beyond helpful. It is amazing place for my children to be and learn.
Submitted by parent on August 15, 2008

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