Hillcrest

Hillcrest is a small residential neighborhood in the center of Queens on the hills between Flushing and Jamaica and is home to St. John’s University. One of Hillside’s most notable features is its proximity to Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. With over 1,200 acres it is the city’s second largest greenspace and was the location of several World’s Fairs. Some monuments can still be found onsite. Public high schools in Hillcrest include Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School, where the emphasis is on the health sciences and the Queens School of inquiry designed as an early college program offering a challenging academic program.