Hillsdale Elementary

North Highlands is a working-class community just northeast of Sacramento, and Hillsdale Elementary reflects the diverse, tight-knit character of the neighborhood it serves. The school faces real academic challenges — scoring around the 29th percentile in English, Math, and Science — making it a better fit for families who are highly engaged in their child's education and prepared to supplement learning at home or through outside resources. For parents already rooted in the area, there's a genuine community feel here, and the Twin Rivers Unified district has been actively working to improve outcomes across its schools.