For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,563 students in Glendale Heights, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Glendale Heights, IL are Glen Hill Elementary School, Glenside Middle School and Americana Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glendale Heights, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Glendale Heights have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Glendale Heights, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glen Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1324 Bloomingdale Rd
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 260-6141
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 260-6141
Gr: K-4 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Glenside Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1560 Bloomingdale Rd
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 260-6112
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 260-6112
Gr: 5-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Americana Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1629 President St
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 260-6135
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 260-6135
Gr: K-4 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Black Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Gladstone Dr
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 893-5750
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 893-5750
Gr: K-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Marquardt Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1912 Glen Ellyn Rd
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 858-3850
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 858-3850
Gr: 6-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
G Stanley Hall Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Reskin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1555 Ardmore Ave
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 469-0612
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 469-0612
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Glendale Heights, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
43 East Stevenson Dr
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 260-6147
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 260-6147
Gr: PK-3
Glenwood Elementary School & Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
1525 Bloomingdale Rd
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 871-2300
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 871-2300
22 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
43 E Stevenson Dr
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 260-6147
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 260-6147
Gr: K-3
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Glendale Heights, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Glendale Heights, IL include Glen Hill Elementary School, Glenside Middle School and Americana Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Glendale Heights?
7 public elementary schools are located in Glendale Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Glendale Heights?
Glendale Heights public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Glendale Heights are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Glendale Heights include: Americana Elementary School vs. Glen Hill Elementary School, G Stanley Hall Elementary School vs. Black Hawk Elementary School, Glen Hill Elementary School vs. Americana Elementary School
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