For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 9,047 students in Glenview, IL (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,531 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Glenview, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%). Glenview has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
The top ranked public schools in Glenview, IL are Willowbrook Elementary School, Avoca West Elementary School and Glenbrook South High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glenview, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Glenview have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Glenview, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2500 Happy Hollow Rd
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 400-8803
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 400-8803
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Avoca West Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
235 Beech Dr
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 724-6800
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 724-6800
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Glenbrook South High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4000 W Lake Ave
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 729-2000
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 729-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 3,015 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Henry Winkelman Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1919 Landwehr Rd
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 729-5650
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 729-5650
Gr: PK-5 | 639 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Glen Grove Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3900 Glenview Rd
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 998-5030
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 998-5030
Gr: 3-5 | 427 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1730 Sunset Ridge Rd
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 998-5050
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 998-5050
Gr: 3-5 | 465 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Glenbrook Off Campus
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1835 Landwehr Rd
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 486-5700
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 486-5700
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #88.
Hoffman Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 Harrison St
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 998-5040
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 998-5040
Gr: 3-5 | 471 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Attea Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2500 Chestnut Ave
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 486-7700
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 486-7700
Gr: 6-8 | 740 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Glenbrook Evening High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3801 W Lake Ave
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 486-4709
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 486-4709
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1111.
Springman Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2701 Central Rd
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 998-5020
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 998-5020
Gr: 6-8 | 792 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1212.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2710 Golf Rd
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 965-4780
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 965-4780
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
2941 Linneman St
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 998-5035
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 998-5035
Gr: PK-2 | 499 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
1335 Waukegan Rd
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 998-5045
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 998-5045
Gr: PK-2 | 471 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
1333 Greenwood Rd
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 998-5055
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 998-5055
Gr: PK-2 | 438 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Glenview, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Glenview, IL include Willowbrook Elementary School, Avoca West Elementary School and Glenbrook South High School. Glenview has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public schools are located in Glenview?
15 public schools are located in Glenview.
What percentage of students in Glenview go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Glenview are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Glenview?
Glenview public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Glenview are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Glenview include: Attea Middle School vs. Springman Middle School, Springman Middle School vs. Attea Middle School, Westbrook Elementary School vs. Henking Elementary School
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