District Overview
Located at 1475 Maple Avenue in Northbrook, Illinois, Northbrook School District 28 serves as an active educational hub within the large suburban setting of the greater Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metropolitan area. Operating four public elementary and middle school campuses, this traditional, non-charter district provides a continuous academic foundation for children from early childhood through early adolescence, encompassing prekindergarten through eighth grade. In the 2024–2025 academic year, the district enrolled 1,828 students, fostering a welcoming learning environment composed of 1,371 White, 249 Asian, 96 multiracial, 86 Hispanic, and 24 Black learners. Designed to guide students seamlessly from foundational literacy and numeracy into secondary school readiness, the district maintains well-balanced enrollments across its primary and middle school grade levels.

A defining feature of Northbrook SD 28 is its strong resource allocation and staffing context, which emphasizes comprehensive instructional support and student well-being. The district employs approximately 375 full-time equivalent teachers, supported by nearly 110 instructional aides and more than 370 dedicated support staff members, bringing its total professional workforce to over 850 full-time equivalent personnel. This robust educator-to-student presence allows for individualized instruction, small group interventions, and extensive enrichment opportunities across all four schools. Community members, prospective families, and educational researchers can explore the district’s programming by visiting their central administrative office in Northbrook, accessing online resources at www.northbrook28.net, or calling (847) 498-7900.
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Total Schools
1,828
Total Students
374.7
Full-Time Teachers
4.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northbrook SD 28
Demographic Student Count
White1,371
Hispanic86
Black24
Asian249
Two or More96
American Indian2
  • White
    1,371 (75.0%)
  • Asian
    249 (13.6%)
  • Two or More
    96 (5.3%)
  • Hispanic
    86 (4.7%)
  • Black
    24 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Northbrook SD 28
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle1
High0
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:4
Students:1,828*
Teachers (FTE):374.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:4.9
Schools in Northbrook SD 28
Found 4 Schools