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Greenbriar Elementary School

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Greenbriar Elementary School ranks 836 th of 2056 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

836^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,056 Illinois Elementary Schools

Better than 59% of Illinois elementary schools

Summary

Greenbriar Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Chicago Heights, Illinois, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. With a student population of 183, the school is part of the Chicago Heights School District 170, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the district's overall low performance, Greenbriar Elementary School consistently outperforms the district and the state of Illinois in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency rates across all grade levels. In the 2024-2025 school year, Greenbriar's ELA proficiency rate for all grades was 61.1%, compared to 40% for the district and 53.1% for the state. In Mathematics, Greenbriar's proficiency rate for all grades was 40%, compared to 24.1% for the district and 38.5% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in 3rd grade ELA and Mathematics, where the school's proficiency rates are significantly higher than the district and state averages.

Greenbriar Elementary School's success extends beyond its overall academic performance. The school has a high percentage of African American and Hispanic students, and these student groups perform exceptionally well compared to their peers in the state. For the 2024-2025 school year, Greenbriar's African American students ranked 158 out of 688 Illinois elementary schools in ELA, with a 4-star rating, and the school's Hispanic students ranked 194 out of 982 Illinois elementary schools in ELA, also with a 4-star rating. Additionally, the school's English Language Learner (ELL) students perform very well, ranking 41 out of 768 Illinois elementary schools in ELA for the 2021-2022 school year. Despite the school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with over 97% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Greenbriar's low-income students perform significantly better than their peers in the district and state, ranking in the top 249 out of 1,800 Illinois elementary schools in ELA for the 2024-2025 school year.

174

Students ?

15.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,244

Per pupil spending ?

98.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

101 W Greenbriar Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411-1709

(708) 756-4159

District: Chicago Heights School District 170

Students who attend Greenbriar Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Bloom High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

66.1%

African American:

26.4%

White:

7.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 33rd percentile in 2015 → 59th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 26 percentile points since 2015

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Chicago Heights School District 170

✓Above the Illinois median (59th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school48%

District avg30%

Illinois avg44%

836^th of 2,056

Illinois public elementary schools ?

Top 41%▲ up 27 pts since 2015

From bottom 33% (2015) to top 41% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 9Elementary Schools in the Chicago Heights School District 170

613^th of 811Chicago Heights School District 170 among Illinois districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	58.9	836 of 2056	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.8	1006 of 2067	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.1	777 of 2077	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.0	1016 of 2082	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	44.6	959 of 1948	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	37.8	1247 of 2086	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	23.8	1561 of 2037	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	21.9	1634 of 2044	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	34.7	1296 of 2046	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	31.0	1383 of 2052	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	35.2	1421 of 2093	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	36.3	1472 of 2167	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	59.6	1052 of 2166	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	57.5	1116 of 2147	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	53.7	1208 of 2139	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2009	62.3	986 of 2120	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	53.8	1191 of 2092	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2007	51.1	1301 of 2095	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2006	60.5	1039 of 2086	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2005	73.0	567 of 2022	72.0%	★★★★☆
2004	53.7	1150 of 2030	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2003	50.3	1208 of 2020	40.2%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	67.7	158 of 688	77.0%	★★★★☆
2023	90.4	27 of 692	96.1%	★★★★★
2019	47.1	311 of 711	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	49.9	264 of 698	62.2%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2022	83.4	41 of 768	94.7%	★★★★★
2018	56.0	219 of 718	69.5%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	57.8	789 of 1942	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.1	954 of 1942	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.4	630 of 1957	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.4	845 of 1970	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	36.6	1005 of 1680	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	34.2	1295 of 2019	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	19.8	1619 of 1964	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	71.9	194 of 982	80.2%	★★★★☆
2024	65.4	226 of 959	76.4%	★★★★☆
2023	73.4	154 of 970	84.1%	★★★★☆
2022	65.0	226 of 954	76.3%	★★★★☆
2021	59.1	198 of 742	73.3%	★★★★☆
2019	50.2	417 of 955	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	34.6	615 of 938	34.4%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	77.5	249 of 1800	86.2%	★★★★☆
2024	70.6	338 of 1793	81.1%	★★★★☆
2023	79.9	183 of 1808	89.9%	★★★★☆
2022	73.3	265 of 1763	85.0%	★★★★☆
2021	72.6	223 of 1514	85.3%	★★★★☆
2019	55.7	661 of 1816	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	36.5	1149 of 1765	34.9%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	68.3	591 of 1947	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.7	782 of 1959	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.2	908 of 1984	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	43.9	1009 of 1977	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	48.8	764 of 1707	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	41.6	1110 of 2019	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	27.5	1439 of 1972	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2015	27.7	936 of 1302	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	45.7	742 of 1322	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	37.7	909 of 1367	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2012	59.6	613 of 1365	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	73.4	338 of 1344	74.9%	★★★★☆
2010	67.1	479 of 1327	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	57.2	665 of 1318	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2008	61.5	598 of 1293	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	65.6	502 of 1287	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	50.1	753 of 1272	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2005	51.6	696 of 1209	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2004	66.0	455 of 1204	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2003	82.5	182 of 1185	84.6%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

English Language Learner (2022)95th percentile+43 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)86th percentile+27 vs school

Hispanic (2025)80th percentile+21 vs school

African American (2025)77th percentile+18 vs school

Male (2025)70th percentile+10 vs school

Female (2025)59th percentile~ school

By subject vs Illinois (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts61%+8 vs state

Science42%~ state avg

Mathematics40%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISA Science (2025)	IAR English Language Arts (2025)				IAR Mathematics (2025)				% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Pneumococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	IAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Pneumococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Greenbriar Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	101 W Greenbriar Ave	Chicago Heights	60411	Cook County	Chicago Heights School District 170	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(708) 756-4159	174	11	15.8	98.3%	13 (7.5%)	46 (26.4%)	115 (66.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58.9	836^th of 2056 public elementary schools	59.3%		46.8	1006^th of 2067 public elementary schools	51.3%	170	41.7	71.0	54.3	58.3	61.1	74.2	20.0	25.0	40.0	99.3	100.0	100.0	100.0		100.0	100.0		$22,244	$1,754	$20,491
Serena Hills Elementary School	Public	K-5	255 Pleasant Dr	Chicago Heights	60411	Cook County	Flossmoor School District 161	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(708) 647-7300	305	24	12.5	73.8%	23 (7.5%)	155 (50.8%)	105 (34.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (6.6%)	38.9	1230^th of 2056 public elementary schools	40.2%		49.4	951^st of 2067 public elementary schools	54.0%	279	29.3	46.9	47.8	49.2	47.9	37.5	23.9	22.0	28.4	97.2	97.2	97.2	97.2	16.6	97.2	97.2		$21,514	$1,110	$20,404
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	176 E 11th St	Chicago Heights	60411	Cook County	Chicago Heights School District 170	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(708) 756-4162	157	13	12.0	92.4%	3 (1.9%)	52 (33.1%)	102 (65.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31.4	1399^th of 2056 public elementary schools	32.0%		26.8	1489^th of 2067 public elementary schools	28.0%	90	29.2	36.4	52.4	50.0	46.3	18.2	19.0	12.5	16.4	95.2	96.0	96.0	96.0		96.0	96.0		$20,820	$1,754	$19,066
Kennedy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1013 Division St	Chicago Heights	60411	Cook County	Chicago Heights School District 170	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(708) 756-4830	193	10	19.3	97.4%	5 (2.6%)	122 (63.2%)	66 (34.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45.8	1084^th of 2056 public elementary schools	47.3%		49.8	941^st of 2067 public elementary schools	54.5%	143	24.1	45.8	63.6	41.4	49.3	25.0	63.6	24.1	36.0	92.9	94.8	94.8	94.8		94.8	94.2		$21,766	$1,754	$20,012
Roosevelt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1345 Sunnyside Ave	Chicago Heights	60411	Cook County	Chicago Heights School District 170	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(708) 756-4836	353	24	14.7	98.9%	10 (2.8%)	55 (15.6%)	282 (79.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	35.2	1310^th of 2056 public elementary schools	36.3%		42.6	1099^th of 2067 public elementary schools	46.8%	211	30.5	38.1	42.6	45.8	42.6	42.9	33.3	5.1	24.8	96.1	97.8	97.8	97.8		95.2	96.1		$19,200	$1,754	$17,446
Winston Churchill School	Public	3-5	1300 190th St	Homewood	60430	Cook County	Homewood School District 153	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(708) 798-3424	572	42	13.7	49.3%	118 (20.6%)	313 (54.7%)	90 (15.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (8.4%)	53.7	929^th of 2056 public elementary schools	54.8%		51.6	902^nd of 2067 public elementary schools	56.4%	27	45.7	43.8	43.8	71.3	52.9	46.3	29.4	37.8	38.2	96.0	96.2	96.2	96.2		96.2	96.2		$15,562	$433	$15,129
Washington-McKinley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	25 W 16th Pl	Chicago Heights	60411	Cook County	Chicago Heights School District 170	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(708) 756-4843	286	25	11.4	98.3%	10 (3.5%)	82 (28.7%)	192 (67.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	28.1	1484^th of 2056 public elementary schools	27.8%		38.7	1182^nd of 2067 public elementary schools	42.8%	302	18.2	22.0	48.7	22.7	30.1	40.0	41.0	9.1	30.1	92.2	93.6	93.6	93.6		92.5	93.2		$21,782	$1,754	$20,029
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1520 Center Ave	Chicago Heights	60411	Cook County	Chicago Heights School District 170	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(708) 756-4833	84	9	9.3	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	61 (72.6%)	21 (25.0%)	2 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53	944^th of 2056 public elementary schools	54.1%		43.4	1081^st of 2067 public elementary schools	47.7%	137		50.0	46.7		50.0	50.0	40.0		47.2	93.1	94.3	94.3	94.3		95.4	94.3		$31,484	$1,754	$29,731
Wilson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	422 W 16th Pl	Chicago Heights	60411	Cook County	Chicago Heights School District 170	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(708) 756-4839	160	10	16.0	99.4%	0 (0.0%)	71 (44.4%)	89 (55.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39.4	1225^th of 2056 public elementary schools	40.4%		25.4	1533^rd of 2067 public elementary schools	25.8%	308	18.8	79.2	26.7	37.5	47.1	70.8	23.3	6.3	35.7	96.0	96.8	96.8	96.8		96.8	98.4		$26,039	$1,754	$24,285
Western Avenue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	940 Western Ave	Flossmoor	60422	Cook County	Flossmoor School District 161	No	(n/a)	No	No	(708) 647-7400	499	31	15.9	39.3%	110 (22.0%)	244 (48.9%)	81 (16.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	61 (12.2%)	71.3	574^th of 2056 public elementary schools	72.1%		76.8	441^st of 2067 public elementary schools	78.7%	133	37.2	63.1	80.7	60.4	67.9	59.5	60.2	38.9	52.4	93.3	93.3	93.3	93.3	93.3	93.3	93.1	7.4	$17,586	$667	$16,918

Frequently Asked Questions about Greenbriar Elementary School

How many students attend Greenbriar Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 174 students attended Greenbriar Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Greenbriar Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Greenbriar Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Bloom High School

What district is Greenbriar Elementary School in?

Chicago Heights School District 170

Is Greenbriar Elementary School a good school?

Greenbriar Elementary School ranks 836^th of 2056 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Greenbriar Elementary School?

Students at Greenbriar Elementary School are 66% Hispanic, 26% African American, 7% White.

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