Glen Ellyn, IL·D87
Homes in the
Glenbard West HS district.
Anchored by its landmark hilltop high school above Lake Ellyn, Glen Ellyn pairs a historic, tree-lined downtown with established neighborhoods a short Metra ride from Chicago.
- Homes for sale
- 47
- Typical list
- $689,900
- Most expensive
- $2,395,000
- Most affordable
- $137,700
690 Wingate Road →
234 Shorewood Drive →
Hilltoppers · Green & White · 2,313 students · West Suburban Conference
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47 homes on the market
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Market snapshot
The Glenbard West HS area, by the numbers
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Homes for sale now
84
Typical list price
$562,000
Avg time on market
9 days
Sold in the last year
358
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$563,750
Living near Glenbard West HS
The area, not just the school
Life in the area around Glenbard West centers on Glen Ellyn, a village about 24 miles due west of downtown Chicago in DuPage County. The school sits atop Honeysuckle Hill overlooking Lake Ellyn, and the surrounding streets are some of the most picturesque in the western suburbs: mature trees, sidewalks, and a mix of vintage homes that give the neighborhoods a settled, established feel.
Downtown Glen Ellyn is a genuine walkable village center, with locally owned shops, restaurants, and the Glen Ellyn Metra station right on Crescent Boulevard. The Union Pacific West Line carries commuters into Ogilvie Transportation Center in roughly 35 to 40 minutes, which is a big part of the area's appeal for families who want a classic suburb without giving up an easy trip into the city.
The housing character leans older and established rather than new construction: solid early and mid-20th-century homes, plenty of character, and lots that have been part of the village for generations. Add the College of DuPage, the Illinois Prairie Path, Lake Ellyn Park, and a school district with a strong academic and athletic reputation, and you have one of DuPage County's most enduringly popular places to put down roots.
🏰Landmark campus
Castle-style 1923 building atop Honeysuckle Hill above Lake Ellyn.
🎓About 2,313 students
Grades 9 to 12 enrollment for 2023-24.
🏈Football tradition
Multiple IHSA state titles, played at Bill Duchon Field beside Lake Ellyn.
🚆Glen Ellyn Metra
UP-W station downtown, about 35 to 40 minutes into Chicago.
🏆West Suburban Conference
A perennial power in football, boys volleyball, and gymnastics.
🌳Historic Glen Ellyn
A walkable downtown and established neighborhoods in DuPage County.
The school
About Glenbard West High School
Glenbard West opened in 1923 atop Honeysuckle Hill, overlooking Lake Ellyn, as the first high school in what became Glenbard Township High School District 87. The district name Glenbard was coined that year by blending Glen Ellyn and Lombard. Built of dark red brick in a castle-like Tudor-Gothic style with a turret and tower, it was designed by Coolidge and Hodgdon, the firm behind several landmark Chicago buildings.
Glenbard West has been recognized repeatedly as one of Illinois's top public high schools, appearing among the highest-ranked in the state in U.S. News & World Report and among the top public high schools nationally on Newsweek's Challenge Index. Students choose from a broad slate of honors and Advanced Placement courses alongside dozens of academic clubs, including a state-championship speech team and a nationally competitive Model United Nations program.
Athletics are a point of deep pride at Glenbard West, none more so than football, played at Bill Duchon Field beside Lake Ellyn, a stadium USA Today once named one of the top 10 places in America to watch high school football. The Hilltoppers have won multiple state football championships, and the school also fields perennially strong boys volleyball, gymnastics, and basketball teams in the West Suburban Conference.
- District
- D87
- Founded
- 1923
- Principal
- Ben Peterselli
- Conference
- West Suburban Conference
- Address
- 670 Crescent Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Trophy case
- 🏆 Football Class 5A · 1983
- 🏆 Football Class 7A · 2012
- 🏆 Football Class 7A · 2015
- 🏆 Boys Basketball Class 4A · 2022
- 🏆 Boys Volleyball · 2015
- 🏆 Boys Volleyball · 2016
- 🏆 Boys Volleyball · 2017
Notable alumni
- Gary Sinise. Emmy and Golden Globe winning actor known for Forrest Gump and CSI: NY.
- Sean Hayes. Emmy-winning actor, Jack McFarland on Will & Grace.
- Bobby Rahal. IndyCar driver who won the 1986 Indianapolis 500 and later a team co-owner.
- Jeffery Deaver. Bestselling mystery novelist behind The Bone Collector.
- Samuel Bodman. Former U.S. Secretary of Energy from 2005 to 2009.
- Alec Pierce. NFL wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts.
Facts on this page sourced from Wikipedia and the District D87 website. Last verified 2026-06-26.
Listings filtered by the school the MRED listing agent assigned. Roughly 7 in 10 active listings have this field populated; the remaining listings will surface once the school-district boundary pipeline ships. School assignment is not a guarantee. Always verify with the district before writing an offer.
The questions buyers actually ask
Glenbard West HS FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping the Glenbard West HS district. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What high school serves Glen Ellyn?
- Much of Glen Ellyn is served by Glenbard West High School, part of Glenbard Township High School District 87. The district also operates Glenbard South in Glen Ellyn, so attendance depends on your exact address.
- Is Glenbard West a good school?
- It has a strong reputation, appearing among the highest-ranked high schools in Illinois in U.S. News & World Report and among the top public high schools nationally on Newsweek's Challenge Index.
- What is the commute to Chicago like from Glen Ellyn?
- The Glen Ellyn Metra station sits downtown on the Union Pacific West Line, about a 35 to 40 minute ride into Ogilvie Transportation Center in the Loop.
- What kind of homes are around Glenbard West?
- The neighborhoods around the school are established and tree-lined, with a high share of older, character-rich homes rather than new construction, in one of DuPage County's most sought-after villages.
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This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period July 21, 2025 through July 21, 2026. Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC does not guarantee nor is it in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by Midwest Real Estate Data LLC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.