Glenbard TWP HSD 87 School District

596 Crescent Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-4200
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Glenbard TWP HSD 87 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 7,810 students in Glenbard TWP HSD 87 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Glenbard TWP HSD 87 School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
7,810 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
474 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Glenbard TWP HSD 87 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#221 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
36%
27%
38%
30%
60%
50%
92%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
6%
% Hispanic
32%
29%
% Black
7%
16%
% White
43%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,661 is higher than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,085 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$200 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$196 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,661
$22,455
Spending / Student
$25,085
$21,692

Best Glenbard TWP HSD 87 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glenbard West High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
670 Crescent Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,330 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Glenbard South High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
23w200 Butterfield Rd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,090 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Glenbard North High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
990 Kuhn Rd
Carol Stream, IL 60188
(630) 653-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Glenbard East High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1014 S Main St
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 627-9250
Gr: 9-12 | 2,311 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Glenbard TWP HSD 87 School District?
Glenbard TWP HSD 87 School District manages 4 public schools serving 7,810 students.
What is the rank of Glenbard TWP HSD 87 School District?
Glenbard TWP HSD 87 School District is ranked #229 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Glenbard TWP HSD 87 School District?
43% of Glenbard TWP HSD 87 School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Glenbard TWP HSD 87 School District?
Glenbard TWP HSD 87 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Glenbard TWP HSD 87 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,085 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 7,810 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in IL)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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