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12 schools in Glen Ellyn

Illinois · Public K-12

Glen Ellyn's public-school footprint covers 12 campuses with combined enrollment of about 8,639 students, averaging 720 per campus.

7-year change in Glen Ellyn

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
8,639
-263 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
11
-1 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
59%
was 63%
% Hispanic
19%
was 14%
% Black
4%
was 5%
% Asian
13%
was 14%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Abraham Lincoln Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05559
Arbor View Elem SchoolElementaryPK-05313
Benjamin Franklin Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05581
Churchill Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05618
Forest Glen Elem SchoolElementaryPK-05581
Glen Crest Middle SchoolMiddle06-08723
Glenbard South High SchoolHigh09-121,090
Glenbard West High SchoolHigh09-122,330
Hadley Junior High SchoolMiddle06-081,143
Park View Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05390
Philip J Rock Center & SchoolElementaryM-M·
Westfield Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05311

About Glen Ellyn

Public education in Glen Ellyn, Illinois runs across 12 schools that instructs roughly 8,639 students. By footprint, Glen Ellyn sits in the middle-population bracket.

In terms of grade levels, the city is built around 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.

Schools in Glen Ellyn average about 720 students each, 50% noticeably above the Illinois norm.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 3%: 8,902 students in SY 2017-18 versus 8,639 in SY 2024-25. Glen Ellyn now counts 11 public schools, down from 12 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 14% to 19% over the same window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Glen Ellyn discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Glen Ellyn?
Glen Ellyn, Illinois has 12 public K-12 schools serving approximately 8,639 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Glen Ellyn?
Glen Ellyn has 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Glen Ellyn?
Glenbard West High School is the largest public school in Glen Ellyn by enrollment, with approximately 2,330 students.
What school districts serve Glen Ellyn?
Glen Ellyn is served by 4 public school districts, including Glen Ellyn SD 41, CCSD 89, Philip J Rock Center and School, Glenbard Twp HSD 87.
What grade levels do public schools in Glen Ellyn cover?
Public schools in Glen Ellyn serve students from pre-K through grade 12.