Hillbrook School is a private school, for kindergarten through grade eight. It has been accredited by the National Association of Independent Schools and the California Association of Independent Schools. The school has an enrollment of 315 students and 50 faculty members. The school's annual budget is $8 million. Its mission is to maintain balance between academics and childhood. The school features science labs, a state-of-the-art library, outdoor gardens, several play areas, a creek and a chicken coop. The head principal is Mark Silver. It has a challenging curriculum that includes reading, writing, math, problem solving, critical thinking skills, challenges, choices, structure, intellectual inquiry and confidence.