Hillcrest School

Hillcrest School has a body of over 500 students.

Hillcrest School promotes diversity and inclusion.

Hillcrest School has a playground and field for kids to burn off energy.

Hillcrest School

Public Elementary School | Grade 4-5

4 Horton Dr, Peekskill, NY

Peekskill City School District

563 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Jacqueline Liburd

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
21%

Reading Proficiency
19%

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

19%

Math Proficiency

21%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 12:1 Teachers 46	Full Time Teachers 46
Teachers in First or Second Year 23.5%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

495:1

Student Diversity

Male 54.3%	Female 45.7%
Hispanic 77.3%	Economically disadvantaged 68.6%
Male 54.3%	Female 45.7%
Limited English proficient 33.1%	Black 12.1%
White 4.8%	Two or more races 4.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander 1.3%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

2/6/2026

Overall we have been extremely happy with Peekskill City Schools. Peekskill has a challenging and engaging academic curriculum that includes an exceptional dual language program, excellent visual art, performing arts, and music programs at all levels. At Hillcrest the academic curriculum is rigorous...

4.0 parent

12/28/2019

Our child has had a good experience overall at Hillcrest. We've been very happy with the teachers, both here and at other schools in the Peekskill district. This year's teachers (5th grade) are particularly kind and competent, running a well-organized classroom with lots of parent communication. The...

1.0 parent

1/20/2019

There are no in-class tests during the school day. And if there are, parents never receive ANY kind of result. Therefore, you have no idea how your child is doing and how you could supplement the in-class teaching. There is no homework given. No "memorization" or any kind of at-home requirement lear...

5.0 other

3/9/2017

There are many extracurricular activities available at Hillcrest. They are a "community school" and as such there are ample after school activities available: Girl and Boy Scouts, STEM, yoga, music. There are great band and chorus opportunities as well as a dual language program.

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Hillcrest School is a public school for students in grades 4-5 in Peekskill, NY, in the Peekskill neighborhood, and is served by the Peekskill City School District in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 563 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 21% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 19% are proficient in reading. Hillcrest School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $530,588. Discover additional schools in the area, like Peekskill High School, Ohr Hameir Seminary - Tifereth Israel High School, Peekskill Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Peekskill has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hillcrest School.

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