For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,498 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 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Glendale Heights, IL (2026-27)
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 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 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 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 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 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 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 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (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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