Hillcrest Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade K-3

304 15th Ave, Brookings, SD

Brookings School District

316 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
41%

Reading Proficiency
36%

B-

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

36%

Math Proficiency

41%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 14:1 Teachers 23	Full Time Teachers 23
Teachers in First or Second Year 19.6%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

273:1

Student Diversity

Male 51.9%	Female 48.1%
White 74.4%	Hispanic 9.5%
Two or more races 7%	Asian or Pacific Islander 3.8%
Black 2.8%	Native American 2.5%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

11/24/2025

Coming from a small school in a town of less than 800 people, I was very nervous about sending my children to a larger district. In a very short amount of time, any worries I had were put to easy by the amazing staff and administration at this school. Not only to they notice things it took the small...

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$290,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,890 Sq Ft

1024 4th St

A classic Brookings home full of character, comfort, and opportunity in one of the city's most convenient locations! Built in 1917, this charming 1.5-story home offers nearly 1,900 finished square feet with timeless details blended with everyday functionality. The main level features a warm and invi...

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2 Beds
1 Bath
1,142 Sq Ft

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Unit 14
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2 Baths
2,184 Sq Ft

114 35th St S
New 28 days ago

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2.5 Baths
2,206 Sq Ft

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New 15 days ago

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924 Sq Ft

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0 Sq Ft Lot

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3 Beds
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2.5 Baths
1,921 Sq Ft

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1.5 Baths
1,144 Sq Ft

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Brookings High School

9th to 12th
Public

B-

E Central Multi-District

9th to 12th
Public

South Dakota Brookings County Brookings 57006

Hillcrest Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-3 in Brookings, SD and is served by the Brookings School District in South Dakota. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 316 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 41% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 36% are proficient in reading. Hillcrest Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Brookings High School, E Central Multi-District, Mickelson Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Brookings has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hillcrest Elementary School.

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