For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,532 students in Northbrook, IL (there are 17 private schools, serving 1,627 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Northbrook, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%). Northbrook has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
The top-ranked public schools in Northbrook, IL are Westmoor Elementary School, Wescott Elementary School and Greenbriar Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northbrook, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Northbrook, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westmoor Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2500 Cherry Ln
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-7960
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-7960
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Wescott Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1820 Western Ave
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-4660
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-4660
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Greenbriar Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2195 Cherry Ln
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-7950
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-7950
Gr: K-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Glenbrook North High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2300 Shermer Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-6400
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,111 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Northbrook Junior High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1475 Maple Ave
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-7920
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-7920
Gr: 6-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Wood Oaks Jr High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1250 Sanders Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-1900
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-1900
Gr: 6-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Shabonee School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1000 Pfingsten Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-4970
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-4970
Gr: 3-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1600 Walters Ave
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-7940
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-7940
Gr: K-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
Maple School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2370 Shermer Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 400-8905
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 400-8905
Gr: 6-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1010.
Field School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2055 Landwehr Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-6884
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-6884
Gr: 6-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
500 Laburnum Dr
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-3830
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-3830
Gr: PK-2 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Northbrook, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Northbrook, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Northbrook, IL include Westmoor Elementary School, Wescott Elementary School and Greenbriar Elementary School. Northbrook has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public schools are located in Northbrook?
11 public schools are located in Northbrook.
What percentage of students in Northbrook go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Northbrook are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Northbrook?
Northbrook public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Northbrook are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Northbrook include: Meadowbrook Elementary School vs. Greenbriar Elementary School, Wescott Elementary School vs. Greenbriar Elementary School, Maple School vs. Wood Oaks Jr High School
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