Hillside Elementary School

Hillside Elementary sits on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, serving a community made up almost entirely of military families — which means a student body that's diverse, resilient, and constantly navigating the unique challenges of military life. The school has a tight-knit feel that comes naturally when families share that common experience, and the surrounding base community offers its own sense of structure and belonging. Families stationed at JBLM who are looking for a school where their kids will be understood — not just academically, but personally — will find that Hillside gets the military family experience in a way most schools simply don't.