Top Rankings
Northbrook SD 28 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,850 students in Northbrook SD 28 School District.
Public Schools in Northbrook SD 28 School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,398 Schools
# Students
1,850 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
185 Teachers
136,655 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Northbrook SD 28 School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#4 out of 865 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
6%
% Hispanic
5%
28%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
75%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,394 is higher than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,502 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$62 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,394
$22,423
Spending / Student
$33,502
$21,662
Best Northbrook SD 28 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westmoor Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2500 Cherry Ln
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-7960
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-7960
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #22.
Greenbriar Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2195 Cherry Ln
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-7950
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-7950
Grades: K-5
| 367 students
Rank: #33.
Northbrook Junior High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1475 Maple Ave
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-7920
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-7920
Grades: 6-8
| 649 students
Rank: #44.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1600 Walters Ave
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-7940
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-7940
Grades: K-5
| 482 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northbrook SD 28 School District?
Northbrook SD 28 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,850 students.
What is the rank of Northbrook SD 28 School District?
Northbrook SD 28 School District is ranked #3 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 1%) 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 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northbrook SD 28 School District?
75% of Northbrook SD 28 School District students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northbrook SD 28 School District?
Northbrook SD 28 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Northbrook SD 28 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,502 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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