Queen Bee SD 16 School District

1560 Bloomingdale Rd
Glendale Heights, IL 60139-2734
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Queen Bee SD 16 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,608 students in Queen Bee SD 16 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Queen Bee SD 16 School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
1,608 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
130 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Queen Bee SD 16 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#368 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
23%
27%
36%
30%
52%
50%
(2022-23)
32.2%
29.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
24%
6%
% Hispanic
45%
29%
% Black
5%
16%
% White
23%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,249 is higher than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,265 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$46,284 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$44,509 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,249
$25,132
Spending / Student
$23,265
$24,168

Best Queen Bee SD 16 School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glen Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1324 Bloomingdale Rd
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
1560 Bloomingdale Rd
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1629 President St
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 260-6135
Gr: K-4 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Queen Bee School
1525 Bloomingdale Rd
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 344-5600
Gr: PK | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Queen Bee SD 16 School District?
Queen Bee SD 16 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,608 students.
What is the rank of Queen Bee SD 16 School District?
Queen Bee SD 16 School District is ranked #368 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Queen Bee SD 16 School District?
45% of Queen Bee SD 16 School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 23% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Queen Bee SD 16 School District?
Queen Bee SD 16 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Queen Bee SD 16 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,265 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,608 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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