For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,504 students in Northbrook, IL (there are , 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 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Northbrook, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 485 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 367 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 2,077 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 649 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 451 students
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
Grades: 3-5
| 437 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 482 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 429 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 316 students
Rank: #1111.
North Shore Academy Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
255 Revere Dr
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 291-7905
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 291-7905
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Education & Life Skills Transition
Special Education School
1330 Shermer Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 847-5590
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 847-5590
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
500 Laburnum Dr
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-3830
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-3830
Grades: PK-2
| 459 students
Northbrook, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1000 Pfingsten Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-1934
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-1934
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
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?
13 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 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Northbrook are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Northbrook include: Wescott Elementary School vs. Greenbriar Elementary School, Meadowbrook Elementary School vs. Greenbriar Elementary School, Maple School vs. Wood Oaks Jr High School
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