Hillside Elementary at Tesoro Viejo.
Education is a key component at Tesoro Viejo. Chawanakee Unified’s Hillside Elementary School serves students in transitional kindergarten through eighth grades. It is a true neighborhood school, located right in the heart of Hillside Village making it easy for your children to walk or bike to school. The school is staffed with dedicated teachers and staff who are passionate about education. Hillside Elementary is committed to delivering an innovative educational program that prepares students for success in college and career.
Hillside Elementary will phase to a transitional kindergarten through sixth grades site when the future Rio Mesa Educational Complex (RMEC) opens with grades seventh, eighth and ninth in projected 2027-28 school year. The new middle school will be part of the RMEC adjacent to planned Rio Mesa High School.
Chawanakee Unified School District – Excellence in Education
Serving nearly 1,500 students in Eastern Madera County, Chawanakee Unified prides themselves on a rigorous educational program in a small learning environment. This award-winning school district has been recognized by the California School Board Association as a Golden Bell Award Winner for Excellence, and its schools have earned numerous academic and athletic distinctions.
In 2021-22, Chawanakee Unified School District and Minarets High School had the highest graduation rate in Madera County on the most recent California School Dashboard, outperforming the state average, and was number one in graduation rate among 71 similar schools. Chawanakee Unified outperformed all other schools in Madera County in College Readiness, outperformed the state average, and was number one in College Readiness among 71 similar schools. All district school sites offer an average student to adult ratio under 15:1.