For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,402 students in Brookfield, IL (there are , serving 88 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Brookfield, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Brookfield, IL are Hollywood Elementary School, Congress Park Elementary School and S E Gross Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brookfield, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Brookfield have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Brookfield, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hollywood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3423 Hollywood Ave
Brookfield, IL 60513
(708) 485-7630
Brookfield, IL 60513
(708) 485-7630
Grades: PK-5
| 120 students
Rank: #22.
Congress Park Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9311 Shields Ave
Brookfield, IL 60513
(708) 215-6007
Brookfield, IL 60513
(708) 215-6007
Grades: K-6
| 411 students
Rank: #33.
S E Gross Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3524 Maple Ave
Brookfield, IL 60513
(708) 485-0600
Brookfield, IL 60513
(708) 485-0600
Grades: 6-8
| 493 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Grove Ave
Brookfield, IL 60513
(708) 783-4600
Brookfield, IL 60513
(708) 783-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Brookfield, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Brookfield, IL include Hollywood Elementary School, Congress Park Elementary School and S E Gross Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Brookfield?
4 public schools are located in Brookfield.
What percentage of students in Brookfield go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Brookfield are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Brookfield?
Brookfield public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Brookfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Brookfield include: Lincoln Elementary School vs. Congress Park Elementary School, Congress Park Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Hollywood Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School
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