For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 872 students in Glenwood, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Glenwood, IL are Hickory Bend Elementary School, Longwood Elementary School and Brookwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glenwood, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Glenwood have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Glenwood, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hickory Bend Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 E 191st Pl
Glenwood, IL 60425
(708) 758-4520
Glenwood, IL 60425
(708) 758-4520
Gr: K-4 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Longwood Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
441 N Longwood Dr
Glenwood, IL 60425
(708) 757-2100
Glenwood, IL 60425
(708) 757-2100
Gr: PK-4 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Brookwood Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 E Glenwood Lansing Rd
Glenwood, IL 60425
(708) 758-5350
Glenwood, IL 60425
(708) 758-5350
Gr: 5-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Glenwood, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Glenwood, IL include Hickory Bend Elementary School, Longwood Elementary School and Brookwood Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Glenwood?
3 public elementary schools are located in Glenwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Glenwood?
Glenwood public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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