For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,340 students in Glen Ellyn, IL. The top ranked public high schools in Glen Ellyn, IL are Glenbard West High School and Glenbard South High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glen Ellyn, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Glen Ellyn have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public high schools.
Glen Ellyn, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Glenbard West High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Glen Ellyn, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glenbard West High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
670 Crescent Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-8600
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,313 students
Rank: #22.
Glenbard South High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23w200 Butterfield Rd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-6500
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,027 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Glen Ellyn, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Glen Ellyn, IL include Glenbard West High School and Glenbard South High School. Glen Ellyn has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public high schools are located in Glen Ellyn?
2 public high schools are located in Glen Ellyn.
What is the racial composition of students in Glen Ellyn?
Glen Ellyn public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Glen Ellyn are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Glen Ellyn include: Glenbard West High School vs. Glenbard South High School, Glenbard South High School vs. Glenbard West High School
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