Briar Glen Elem School
#420 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#15092 of 50,301 nationally
About Briar Glen Elem School
Briar Glen Elem School is a public elementary located in Wheaton, in the CCSD 89 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 523 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 64.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 420th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (16th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 523.
There are 17 schools in Wheaton; Briar Glen Elem School ranks 11th of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)28.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Briar Glen Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Briar Glen Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Glenbard South High School
Glen Ellyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,090 students · 1.4 km away
Lincoln Elem School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
458 students · 1.8 km away
Arbor View Elem School
Glen Ellyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students · 2.1 km away
Park View Elem School
Glen Ellyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
390 students · 2.4 km away
Edison Middle School
Wheaton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
635 students · 2.6 km away
Whittier Elem School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students · 2.9 km away
Lowell Elem School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
283 students · 2.9 km away
Glen Crest Middle School
Glen Ellyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
723 students · 2.9 km away
Abraham Lincoln Elem School
Glen Ellyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
559 students · 3.4 km away
Westfield Elem School
Glen Ellyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
311 students · 3.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
McAuliffe Elem School
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523 students
Cortland Elementary School
Cortland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
523 students
Ben-Gil Elementary School
Gillespie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
523 students
Spring Creek Elem School
Rockford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
523 students
Washington Elementary School
Rockford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
523 students
Big Hollow Elem School
Ingleside · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
522 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Briar Glen Elem School a good school?
Briar Glen Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 64.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #420 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Briar Glen Elem School rank in Illinois?
Briar Glen Elem School ranks #420 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #15092 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Briar Glen Elem School?
Briar Glen Elem School had 523 students in 2025.
Is Briar Glen Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Briar Glen Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Briar Glen Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Briar Glen Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.