For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,420 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 50% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), 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 94%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Glenbard South High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glenbard West High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
670 Crescent Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-8600
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23w200 Butterfield Rd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-6500
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,090 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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 46% 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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