Hillcrest Community School
Grades: K-5
Students: 373
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 12:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
9301 Thomas Road
Bloomington, MN 55431
Bloomington, MN 55431
(952) 681-5300
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
6/10
2/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness6/10
Community Reviews
I currently have 2 kids enrolled at Hillcrest and we couldn't be happier. The Artful Learning curriculum is more that 'just learning about art' - it teaches the students about application of knowledge and how to make their own connections between what they learn in school and the world around them.
Posted by a community member on 3/7/2017As I write this today, I have a fifth grader graduating from Hillcrest and a Kinder entering next fall. My husband and I are so incredibly pleased with Hillcrest, it's teachers, the principal, the specialists, the students, the custodial & maintenance staff, and other parents - a whole community tha
Posted by a parent on 5/12/2014I have so many good things to say about Hillcrest, it is hard to pick just a few so to summarize how I feel about our school all I can say is that every time I go to the school I walk out saying to myself how lucky my family is to have such a wonderful school. I leave feeling
Posted by a parent on 6/1/2013Hillcrest is an amazing school. I cannot say enough great things about the staff and families at Hillcrest. The leadership is excellent and the Artful Learning program is both challenging and fun for students. We feel so lucky to be a part of this community.
Posted by a parent on 3/13/2013Hillcrest teachers are attentive to each and every child's academic and social needs. We have two children that attended Hillcrest after leaving a private school. Both were behind in their reading skills. Yet, after one year at Hillcrest they both achieved scores at or above grade level expectations
Posted by a parent on 2/27/2013Nearby Schools
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Bloomington schools - Hillcrest Community School is located at 9301 Thomas Road, Bloomington MN 55431. Hillcrest Community School is in the Bloomington Public School District. Hillcrest Community School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-5.
