For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 809 students in Glenwood, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Glenwood, IL are Hickory Bend Elementary School, Brookwood Middle 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hickory Bend Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 E 191st Pl
Glenwood, IL 60425
(708) 758-4520
Glenwood, IL 60425
(708) 758-4520
Grades: K-4
| 270 students
Rank: #22.
Brookwood Middle School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 E Glenwood Lansing Rd
Glenwood, IL 60425
(708) 758-5350
Glenwood, IL 60425
(708) 758-5350
Grades: 5-6
| 193 students
Rank: #33.
Longwood Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
441 N Longwood Dr
Glenwood, IL 60425
(708) 757-2100
Glenwood, IL 60425
(708) 757-2100
Grades: PK-4
| 346 students
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, Brookwood Middle School and Longwood Elementary 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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