For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,543 students in Glendale Heights, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Glendale Heights, IL are Glenside Middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Glendale Heights have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Glendale Heights, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glenside Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1560 Bloomingdale Rd
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 260-6112
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 260-6112
Grades: 5-8
| 768 students
Rank: #22.
Marquardt Middle School
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
| 775 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
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 middle schools in Glendale Heights, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Glendale Heights, IL include Glenside Middle School and Marquardt Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Glendale Heights?
2 public middle schools are located in Glendale Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Glendale Heights?
Glendale Heights public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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