For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,217 students in Glencoe, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Glencoe, IL are Central School and West School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glencoe, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Glencoe have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Glencoe, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
620 Greenwood Ave
Glencoe, IL 60022
(847) 835-7600
Glencoe, IL 60022
(847) 835-7600
Gr: 5-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
West School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1010 Forestway Dr
Glencoe, IL 60022
(847) 835-6600
Glencoe, IL 60022
(847) 835-6600
Gr: 3-4 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
266 Linden Ave
Glencoe, IL 60022
(847) 835-6400
Glencoe, IL 60022
(847) 835-6400
Gr: PK-2 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Glencoe, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Glencoe, IL include Central School and West School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Glencoe?
3 public elementary schools are located in Glencoe.
What is the racial composition of students in Glencoe?
Glencoe public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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