Hillcrest Elementary School
Grades: K-5
Students: 346
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 9:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 499:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
1045 Hilltop Drive
Lawrence, KS 66044
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5720
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
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College ReadinessNA
Student GrowthCommunity Reviews
We have had kids at Hillcrest since 2018 - through three Principals, a global pandemic, and a merger with another Title I elementary school when the district changed boundaries. Throughout all of this, my kids’ love of learning, curiosity about others and the world around them, and commitment to com
Posted by a parent on 11/3/2025I give it a 5 star. The school provides excellent teachers and supporting staff, and as mentioned by another reviewer, what I love about the school is the true diversity as students from different races, religion, and countries are there and there is no discrimination. The teachers are very competen
Posted by a parent on 12/11/2019Our experience has been excellent and engaging.
Posted by a parent on 12/9/2019I would say one out of ten.
Posted by a parent on 6/26/2019This is not a very good school . They do not care about children's manners and behaviors. Student's can play commercial computer games in classroom. I'm really disappointed.
Posted by a parent on 2/27/2012Nearby Schools
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Lawrence schools - Hillcrest Elementary School is located at 1045 Hilltop Drive, Lawrence KS 66044. Hillcrest Elementary School is in the Lawrence School District. Hillcrest Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-5.
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