For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,724 students in Glendale Heights, IL (there are 5 private schools, serving 315 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Glendale Heights, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Glendale Heights, IL are Glenside Middle School, Glen Hill Elementary School and Marquardt Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glendale Heights, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Glendale Heights have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Glendale Heights, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glenside Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1560 Bloomingdale Rd
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 260-6112
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 260-6112
Grades: 5-8
| 781 students
Rank: #22.
Glen Hill Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1324 Bloomingdale Rd
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 260-6141
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 260-6141
Grades: K-4
| 404 students
Rank: #33.
Marquardt Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1912 Glen Ellyn Rd
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 858-3850
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 858-3850
Grades: 6-8
| 864 students
Rank: #44.
Reskin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1555 Ardmore Ave
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 469-0612
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 469-0612
Grades: K-5
| 361 students
Rank: #55.
Black Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Gladstone Dr
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 893-5750
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 893-5750
Grades: K-5
| 494 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Americana Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1629 President St
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 260-6135
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 260-6135
Grades: K-4
| 423 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
G Stanley Hall Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1447 Wayne Ave
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 469-7720
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 469-7720
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: n/an/a
1525 Bloomingdale Rd
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 260-6100
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 260-6100
Grades: PK
| 70 students
Glendale Heights, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
43 East Stevenson Dr
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 260-6147
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 260-6147
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
Glenwood Elementary School & Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1525 Bloomingdale Rd
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 871-2300
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 871-2300
Grades: n/a
| 22 students
43 E Stevenson Dr
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 260-6147
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 260-6147
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Glendale Heights, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Glendale Heights, IL include Glenside Middle School, Glen Hill Elementary School and Marquardt Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Glendale Heights, IL?
8 public schools are located in Glendale Heights, IL.
What percentage of students in Glendale Heights, IL go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Glendale Heights, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Glendale Heights, IL?
Glendale Heights, IL public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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