For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,025 students in Glenwood, IL (there are , serving 72 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Glenwood, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Glenwood, IL are Brookwood Jr High School, Hickory Bend Elementary School and Longwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glenwood, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Glenwood have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Glenwood, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brookwood Jr High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Glenwood Lansing Rd
Glenwood, IL 60425
(708) 758-5252
Glenwood, IL 60425
(708) 758-5252
Gr: 7-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
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 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
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 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
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 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Glenwood, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Glenwood, IL include Brookwood Jr High School, Hickory Bend Elementary School and Longwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Glenwood?
4 public schools are located in Glenwood.
What percentage of students in Glenwood go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Glenwood are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Glenwood?
Glenwood public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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