Hillside Elementary

Hillside Elementary stands out as one of the stronger public schools in the Inland Empire, sitting in the northern part of San Bernardino near the foothills where the city starts to give way to mountain views. Families who want solid academics without leaving the district will find a lot to like here — the school punches well above the district average, particularly in English. It's a great fit for parents who are invested in their kids' education and want a neighborhood school that genuinely delivers, in an area where housing is still relatively affordable compared to neighboring communities like Redlands or Rancho Cucamonga.