For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,098 students in 60425, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 225 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 60425, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60425, IL are Brookwood Jr High School, Hickory Bend Elementary School and Longwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60425 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60425, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60425, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brookwood Jr High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Glenwood Lansing Rd
Glenwood, IL 60425
(708) 758-5252
Glenwood, IL 60425
(708) 758-5252
Gr: 7-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Hickory Bend Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 E 191st Pl
Glenwood, IL 60425
(708) 758-4520
Glenwood, IL 60425
(708) 758-4520
Gr: K-4 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Longwood Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
441 N Longwood Dr
Glenwood, IL 60425
(708) 757-2100
Glenwood, IL 60425
(708) 757-2100
Gr: PK-4 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Brookwood Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 E Glenwood Lansing Rd
Glenwood, IL 60425
(708) 758-5350
Glenwood, IL 60425
(708) 758-5350
Gr: 5-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 60425, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60425, IL include Brookwood Jr High School, Hickory Bend Elementary School and Longwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60425?
4 public schools are located in 60425.
What percentage of students in 60425 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 60425 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60425?
60425 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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