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Glencoe School District 35

620 Greenwood Ave
Glencoe, IL 60022-1650
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Glencoe School District 35 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,217 students in Glencoe School District 35. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
51±¬ÁÏs in Glencoe School District 35 have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,391 Schools
# Students
1,217 Students
1,844,930 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
136,596 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Glencoe School District 35, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#16 out of 865 school districts
(Top 5%)
70%
27%
66%
30%
79%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
7%
28%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
84%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $30,532 is higher than the state median of $22,430. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,078 is higher than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,532
$22,430
Spending / Student
$33,078
$21,668

Best Glencoe School District 35 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
620 Greenwood Ave
Glencoe, IL 60022
(847) 835-7600
Gr: 5-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
West School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1010 Forestway Dr
Glencoe, IL 60022
(847) 835-6600
Gr: 3-4 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
266 Linden Ave
Glencoe, IL 60022
(847) 835-6400
Gr: PK-2 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Glencoe School District 35?
Glencoe School District 35 manages 3 public schools serving 1,217 students.
What is the rank of Glencoe School District 35?
Glencoe School District 35 is ranked #17 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 5%) 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 overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Glencoe School District 35?
84% of Glencoe School District 35 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Glencoe School District 35?
Glencoe School District 35 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Glencoe School District 35's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,078 is higher than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,217 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 5% in IL
  • : 70% (Top 5%)
  • : 66% (Top 5%)
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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