For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,217 students in Glencoe, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Glencoe, IL are Central School and West School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glencoe, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Glencoe have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Glencoe, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
620 Greenwood Ave
Glencoe, IL 60022
(847) 835-7600
Glencoe, IL 60022
(847) 835-7600
Grades: 5-8
| 580 students
Rank: #22.
West School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1010 Forestway Dr
Glencoe, IL 60022
(847) 835-6600
Glencoe, IL 60022
(847) 835-6600
Grades: 3-4
| 248 students
Rank: n/an/a
266 Linden Ave
Glencoe, IL 60022
(847) 835-6400
Glencoe, IL 60022
(847) 835-6400
Grades: PK-2
| 389 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Glencoe, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Glencoe, IL include Central School and West School.
How many public schools are located in Glencoe?
3 public schools are located in Glencoe.
What is the racial composition of students in Glencoe?
Glencoe public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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