For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,397 students in Brookfield, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 88 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Brookfield, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Brookfield, IL are Hollywood Elementary School, Congress Park Elementary School and S E Gross Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brookfield, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Brookfield have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Brookfield, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hollywood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3423 Hollywood Ave
Brookfield, IL 60513
(708) 485-7630
Brookfield, IL 60513
(708) 485-7630
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Congress Park Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9311 Shields Ave
Brookfield, IL 60513
(708) 215-6007
Brookfield, IL 60513
(708) 215-6007
Gr: K-6 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
S E Gross Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3524 Maple Ave
Brookfield, IL 60513
(708) 485-0600
Brookfield, IL 60513
(708) 485-0600
Gr: 6-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Grove Ave
Brookfield, IL 60513
(708) 783-4600
Brookfield, IL 60513
(708) 783-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Brookfield, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Brookfield, IL include Hollywood Elementary School, Congress Park Elementary School and S E Gross Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Brookfield?
4 public schools are located in Brookfield.
What percentage of students in Brookfield go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Brookfield are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Brookfield?
Brookfield public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Brookfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Brookfield include: Lincoln Elementary School vs. Congress Park Elementary School, Congress Park Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Hollywood Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School
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