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Northbrook School District 28


At a glance
14thof 811 Illinois districts▼ 8
Better than 98% of Illinois districts
Elementary 3Middle 1Grades PK, KG-8
1475 Maple Ave
Northbrook, IL 60062-5418
·(847) 498-7900·All Illinois district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 98.3% of districts
4
Schools
1,828
Students
4
5-star schools
Top rankedNorthbrook Junior High School18th of 1,368 Illinois middle schools
Biggest riser
Northbrook Junior High School up 4 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The Northbrook School District 28 in Illinois is home to four exceptional schools, including three elementary schools and one middle school. These schools have consistently demonstrated outstanding academic performance, with all four institutions earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking among the top schools in the state.

The standout schools in the district are Northbrook Junior High School, which is ranked 18th out of 1,368 Illinois middle schools, and the two top-performing elementary schools, Westmoor Elementary School and Meadowbrook Elementary School, which are ranked 31st and 33rd out of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools, respectively. These schools boast exceptional test scores, with over 80% of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, significantly outperforming the state averages.

The district's commitment to excellence is further reflected in its low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 9:1 to 11.9:1, and its high spending per student, which varies from $25,321 to $30,958. These factors, along with the district's comprehensive approach to education, have contributed to the outstanding academic achievements of the schools within Northbrook School District 28.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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