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4 schools in Northbrook SD 28

Illinois · 1,828 students · 1 city

Public K-12 education in Northbrook SD 28 reaches 1,828 students across 4 schools (3 elementary and 1 middle).

4-year change in Northbrook SD 28

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,828
+4 (+0%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Northbrook SD 28 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IllinoisIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,828#201 of 508#4,739 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#243 of 508N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
9.8:1#9 of 506#350 of 9,044
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
41.4%#202 of 341#3,861 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Northbrook SD 28

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 1,789 to 1,828 students (up 2%) and from 178 to 187 full-time teachers (up 5%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Northbrook Junior High SchoolNorthbrookMiddle06-08621
Meadowbrook Elem SchoolNorthbrookElementaryKG-05497
Westmoor Elem SchoolNorthbrookElementaryPK-05358
Greenbriar Elem SchoolNorthbrookElementaryKG-05352

About Northbrook SD 28

Northbrook SD 28 runs 4 public schools across Illinois, collectively hosting roughly 1,828 students.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Northbrook SD 28 is made up of 3 elementary and 1 middle.

Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,828 students, stayed largely flat from the 1,824 reported in SY 2020-21.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Northbrook SD 28 discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Northbrook SD 28 run?
Northbrook SD 28 has 4 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 1,828 students in Illinois.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Northbrook SD 28?
Northbrook SD 28 includes 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school.
What is the largest school in Northbrook SD 28?
Northbrook Junior High School is the largest public school in Northbrook SD 28 by enrollment, with approximately 621 students.
What grade levels does Northbrook SD 28 serve?
Northbrook SD 28 serves students from pre-K through grade 8 across 4 schools.