Forest Glen Elem School vs Glenbard West High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Glen Elem School
Glen Ellyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
581 students
Glenbard West High School
Glen Ellyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,330 students
| Measure | Forest Glen Elem School Glen Ellyn, Illinois | Glenbard West High School Glen Ellyn, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #302 of 2,303 | #63 of 691 |
| National rank | #11786 of 50,301 | #5526 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 581 | 2,330 |
| Enrollment | 581 | 2,330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 28.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 54% |
| city | Glen Ellyn | Glen Ellyn |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Glen Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 61.1).
- •Forest Glen Elem School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 54%).
- •Forest Glen Elem School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Forest Glen Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.9).
- •Glenbard West High School is the larger school with 2,330 students compared with 581.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Forest Glen Elem School better than Glenbard West High School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Glen Elem School ranks higher (69.3 vs 61.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Forest Glen Elem School and Glenbard West High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Glen Ellyn and Glen Ellyn in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Glen Elem School: 581. Glenbard West High School: 2,330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Glen Elem School and Glenbard West High School rank in Illinois?
Forest Glen Elem School is 302nd of 2,303 and Glenbard West High School is 63rd of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).