Public schools in Northbrook, IL
13 open public schools with an address in Northbrook, operated by 5 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,532
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10.6:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Northbrook public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Northbrook, IL: 6 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,532 students, an average of 594 per school. The largest campus is Glenbrook North High School (2,111 students), and the largest elementary school is Meadowbrook Elem School (497).
Northbrook SD 28 operates the most schools here (4), and 5 regular districts have at least one Northbrook campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 10.6:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School districts and agencies serving Northbrook
Northbrook SD 28
Public school district
4 schools in Northbrook
Glenbrook HSD 225
Public school district
3 schools in Northbrook · 5 total
Northbrook ESD 27
Public school district
3 schools in Northbrook
Northbrook/Glenview SD 30
Public school district
2 schools in Northbrook · 3 total
West Northfield SD 31
Public school district
1 school in Northbrook · 2 total
Elementary schools in Northbrook
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbriar Elem School Northbrook SD 28 | KG–05 | 352 | 9.5:1 | |
| Hickory Point Elem School Northbrook ESD 27 | PK–02 | 425 | 11.6:1 | |
| Meadowbrook Elem School Northbrook SD 28 | KG–05 | 497 | 11.9:1 | |
| Shabonee School Northbrook ESD 27 | 03–05 | 460 | 12:1 | |
| Wescott Elementary School Northbrook/Glenview SD 30 | KG–05 | 469 | 10.9:1 | |
| Westmoor Elem School Northbrook SD 28 | PK–05 | 358 | 10.2:1 |
Middle schools in Northbrook
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field School West Northfield SD 31 | 06–08 | 333 | 9.8:1 | |
| Maple School Northbrook/Glenview SD 30 | 06–08 | 451 | 10.6:1 | |
| Northbrook Junior High School Northbrook SD 28 | 06–08 | 621 | 8.4:1 | |
| Wood Oaks Jr High School Northbrook ESD 27 | 06–08 | 455 | 9.9:1 |
High schools in Northbrook
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenbrook North High School Glenbrook HSD 225 | 09–12 | 2,111 | 13.1:1 | |
| Glenbrook Transition Services Glenbrook HSD 225 · Alternative School | 12–12 | — | — | |
| Glenbrook Transition Services - INT Glenbrook HSD 225 · Alternative School | 12–12 | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.2%
- Hispanic5.2%
- Black1.1%
- Asian23.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Northbrook schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,532 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Northbrook
How many public schools are in Northbrook, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Northbrook: 6 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 6,532 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Northbrook?
Schools with an address in Northbrook belong to 5 education agencies, led by Northbrook SD 28 (4 schools), Glenbrook HSD 225 (3 schools), Northbrook ESD 27 (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Northbrook?
Glenbrook North High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Northbrook, with 2,111 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Northbrook?
No school with an address in Northbrook is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Illinois.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Northbrook schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Northbrook public schools is 10.6:1, lower than the Illinois school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Northbrook guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Illinois cities