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Rating
6.5
5-year avg
5.5
Rank
369/1032
2026 report · 2024-2025 school year
Quick take
School review information
Hillcrest Elementary is a solid, improving school in the Cloverdale area of Surrey. It offers strong community support, valuable mental health resources, and essential childcare programs. While the district's rapid growth brings enrollment pressures and past community incidents highlight the need for continued safety awareness, the school's upward academic trajectory makes it a viable and attractive option for local families.
Editorial review summary
Publicly available parent reviews are limited, but community discussions and news provide important context. The school benefits from a highly active Parent Advisory Council (PAC) that organizes fundraisers, hot lunches, and community events. Due to rapid population growth in Surrey, Hillcrest has been designated to receive redirected in-catchment students from overcrowded neighboring schools, such as Latimer Road Elementary. On a positive note, the school is part of a district early intervention mental health pilot program, providing students with quick access to professional support. However, parents should be aware of a highly publicized bullying incident that occurred on the school grounds after hours in May 2022 involving teenagers, which prompted community rallies against bullying and increased awareness around neighborhood safety.
Common positives
- Improving academic performance with a recent Fraser Institute rating of 6.5/10.
- Highly active Parent Advisory Council (PAC) supporting school initiatives.
- Participates in a district early intervention mental health pilot program.
- Offers on-site before and after-school care programs.
Common concerns
- Potential for overcrowding as the school absorbs redirected students from nearby full-capacity schools.
- Past community safety concerns due to a severe after-hours bullying incident on school grounds in 2022.
Who this school may fit
Recommended for families living in the Cloverdale catchment who value an improving academic environment and strong PAC involvement. Parents should stay engaged with the school community regarding enrollment changes and neighborhood safety initiatives.
Ratings and data
Academic information
According to the Fraser Institute, Hillcrest Elementary has shown a notable upward trend in its academic performance. Its most recent overall rating is 6.5 out of 10, which is a solid improvement from its previous 5-year average of 5.5. The school's rating history over the past five years shows a steady climb (4.5, 6.0, 4.7, 5.8, and 6.5). Currently, it ranks 369th out of 1,032 elementary schools in British Columbia, placing it comfortably in the upper-middle tier provincially.
Sources include Fraser Institute data and InsideVan School Guide summaries. Ratings do not represent the full quality of a school.
School-run details
Special programs
Choice ProgramsSchool Meal ProgramsInclusive Education SupportOnline & Distance Learning (SAIL)Before & After School CareClubs, Sports & Extra-Curricular
Common questions
Where is Hillcrest Elementary located?+
Hillcrest Elementary is located at 18599 65 Ave, Surrey, BC, V3S 8T2 in Surrey.
Does Hillcrest Elementary have after-school pickup options?+
InsideVan currently tracks 2 programs that explicitly serve this school and 2 nearby after-school options.
Are there tutors near Hillcrest Elementary?+
InsideVan currently lists 4 nearby tutor or academic enrichment options that may work for families around this school.
Are there kids classes near Hillcrest Elementary?+
InsideVan currently lists 2 nearby kids class or activity options.
After-school programs and classes near Hillcrest Elementary
2 after-school programs explicitly serve this school, 2 are nearby within 3km, plus 4 tutors and 2 class options.
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Nearby classes and activities
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What this page covers
Hillcrest Elementary school information
Hillcrest Elementary is a elementary school in Surrey. This page brings together school ratings and rankings, school programs, 4 after-school options, nearby tutors, and kids classes so families can compare the school and after-school fit in one place.
Sources & data context
AI research sources
Researched: 2026-09-29
The AI summary uses public sources. Public parent commentary is separate from parent reports submitted to InsideVan. Ratings and history are supplied by our database.
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Fraser Institute · 2026 report
The rating dataset used here covers 2024-2025. The five-year average belongs to that historical report, not the five years ending today.
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