Central School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Glencoe, Illinois 60022 · Glencoe SD 35
#28 of 670 middle schools in Illinois
#1198 of 15,369 nationally
About Central School
Central School is a public middle located in Glencoe, in the Glencoe SD 35 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades 5–8. In 2025 it enrolled 561 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 81.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of middle schools in United States and 28th of 670 ranked middle schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (94th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (74th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 561.
There are 3 schools in Glencoe; Central School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)65%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)9.7
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 Central School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 9.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 65%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Central School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
South Elem School
Glencoe · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
413 students · 1.1 km away
West School
Glencoe · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
252 students · 1.4 km away
Hubbard Woods Elem School
Winnetka · Public elementary · Grades K–4
350 students · 2.2 km away
Braeside Elem School
Highland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
260 students · 2.8 km away
Carleton W Washburne School
Winnetka · Public middle · Grades 7–8
376 students · 3.0 km away
The Skokie School
Winnetka · Public middle · Grades 5–6
362 students · 3.1 km away
Middlefork Primary School
Northfield · Public elementary · Grades K–3
241 students · 3.5 km away
Crow Island Elem School
Winnetka · Public elementary · Grades K–4
360 students · 3.6 km away
Sunset Ridge Elem School
Northfield · Public middle · Grades 4–8
274 students · 3.6 km away
Northfield Community Nursery Sch
Northfield · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 3.6 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Central Middle School
Evergreen Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
560 students
Centralia Jr High School
Centralia · Public middle · Grades 4–8
559 students
Colin Powell Middle Sch
Matteson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
564 students
Mt Zion Intermediate School
Mount Zion · Public middle · Grades 4–6
557 students
Wilbur Trimpe Middle School
Bethalto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
556 students
Madison Jr High School
Naperville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
566 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Central School a good school?
Central School has a Success Index (US) of 81.8 out of 100 (Top 10% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #28 of 670 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 Central School rank in Illinois?
Central School ranks #28 of 670 middle schools in Illinois and #1198 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Central School?
Central School had 561 students in 2025.
Is Central School a elementary school or a high school?
Central School is classified as a middle covering Grades 5–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Central School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Central School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.