Hillside Elementary

Hillside Elementary sits in the El Sereno and Cypress Park corridor of Northeast LA, a part of the city that feels more like a tight-knit neighborhood than the sprawling metropolis most people picture when they think of Los Angeles. The school lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, with math being a particular bright spot, making it a decent option for families who want a neighborhood school with some academic grounding without the pressure of a highly competitive campus. Families drawn to the area tend to appreciate its proximity to the LA River Greenway, Debs Park, and a growing local food and arts scene that gives this corner of the city a real sense of place.