For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,639 students in Glen Ellyn, IL (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,044 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Glen Ellyn, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%). Glen Ellyn has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
The top-ranked public schools in Glen Ellyn, IL are Hadley Junior High School, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School and Park View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glen Ellyn, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Glen Ellyn have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Glen Ellyn, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hadley Junior High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
240 Hawthorne Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-6450
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-6450
Gr: 6-8 | 1,143 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
350 Bryant Ave
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-6400
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-6400
Gr: K-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Park View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 S Park Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 858-1600
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 858-1600
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Arbor View Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22w430 Ironwood Dr
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-5505
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-5505
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Forest Glen Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
561 Elm St
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-6400
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Glenbard West High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
670 Crescent Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-8600
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,330 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Glenbard South High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23w200 Butterfield Rd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-6500
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,090 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Westfield Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2s125 Mayfield Ln
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 858-2770
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 858-2770
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #99.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
380 Greenfield Ave
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-6400
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-6400
Gr: K-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1010.
Glen Crest Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
725 Sheehan Ave
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-5220
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-5220
Gr: 6-8 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1111.
Churchill Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23w240 Geneva Rd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-6400
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-6400
Gr: K-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Philip J Rock Center & School
Special Education School
818 Du Page Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-2474
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-2474
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Glen Ellyn, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Glen Ellyn, IL include Hadley Junior High School, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School and Park View Elementary School. Glen Ellyn has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public schools are located in Glen Ellyn?
12 public schools are located in Glen Ellyn.
What percentage of students in Glen Ellyn go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Glen Ellyn are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Glen Ellyn?
Glen Ellyn public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Glen Ellyn are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Glen Ellyn include: Glenbard West High School vs. Glenbard South High School, Forest Glen Elementary School vs. Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Glenbard South High School vs. Glenbard West High School
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