Briar Glen Elementary School

1800 Briarcliffe Blvd
Wheaton, IL 60189
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 538 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Briar Glen Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 538 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 43% (Top 20%)
  • : 39% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Briar Glen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Briar Glen Elementary School's student population of 538 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Briar Glen Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Briar Glen Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#743 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
43%
27%
39%
30%
70-74%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
6%
Hispanic
18%
28%
Black
6%
17%
White
61%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Briar Glen Elementary School's ranking?
Briar Glen Elementary School is ranked #743 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Briar Glen Elementary School often compared to?
Briar Glen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Currier Elementary School, Arbor View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Briar Glen Elementary School?
538 students attend Briar Glen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Briar Glen Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Briar Glen Elementary School?
Briar Glen Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Briar Glen Elementary School offer ?
Briar Glen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Briar Glen Elementary School part of?
Briar Glen Elementary School is part of Community Consolidated School District 89.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 538 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 43% (Top 20%)
  • : 39% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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