Grove Avenue Elem School Barrington IL (2026 List)

About Grove Avenue Elem School

Grove Avenue Elem School is located at 900 S. Grove Avenue, Barrington, IL 60010, serving families in a northwest suburban Cook County setting. It serves students in kindergarten through grade 5, keeping the campus focused on elementary learning. Enrollment is 501 students, giving the school a mid-sized public-campus profile within Barrington Community Unit School District 220. The student–teacher ratio is 14:1, based on reported enrollment and classroom staffing data. The student body is 49% male and 52% female. State testing shows 66% math proficiency and 73% reading proficiency. Grove Avenue operates as a regular non-charter public elementary school, with gifted programming, a Grizzly identity, and access to Barrington 220’s broader K–12 pathway. Its performance-led profile gives nearby families a defined K–5 public option before students continue into Barrington’s middle-school system. Local housing values average $623,137, placing Barrington in a higher-value northwest suburban market. Compared with broader Illinois elementary options, Grove Avenue presents a strong neighborhood-school profile for families reviewing a best elementary school in Illinois pathway.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 66%

Reading 73%

State average proficiency is 66% in Math and 73% in Reading.

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Full-time Teachers

14 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

501

Total Students

$66456

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 53.89%

Asian 27.54%

Hispanic 13.17%

Black 1.2%

Two+ Races 3.79%

Native Am. 0.2%

White

53.89%

Asian

27.54%

Hispanic

13.17%

Black

1.2%

Two+ Races

3.79%

Native Am.

0.2%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 501

51.5%

258 Female

48.5%

243 Male

Student Population

501 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Grove Avenue Elem School Contact Information

Address

900 S Grove Ave, Barrington, IL 60010

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Phone

(847) 381-1888

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Website

http://www.barrington220.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Grove Avenue Elem School has multiple updates for families and students for May 2026. May 22 – Field Day, Chess Club May 26 – 5th Grade Track & Field Meet, Senior Walk May 27 – 5th Grade Movie and Ice Cream Social May 28 – 5th Grade Farewell also planned. Grove families share helpful end of year reminders and activities as well as student participation, school spirit and class transitions.

FAQ

Q1. What family resources are available at Grove Avenue Elementary School?

Ans. Infinite Campus Lunch Menus Attendance Tools PTO Info Newsletters Health Office Links District Communication Tools Grove Avenue Elem School

Q2. What opportunities for parent involvement does Grove Avenue Elem School offer?

Ans. Grove Avenue Elem School has a PTO which helps coordinate family activities, staff appreciation, school events and campus-community programs.

Q3. What is the Grove Avenue Elem School campus identity?

Ans. Grove Avenue Elem School's mascot is the Grizzlies, which provides students and families with a strong connection to school spirit all year long.

Q4. Does Grove Avenue Elem School have any student activities?

Ans. Grove Avenue Elem School lists Chess Club, field events, library resources, and student-centered experiences throughout the school calendar.

Q5. Why would families look at Grove Avenue Elem School?

Ans. Grove Avenue Elem School is a neighborhood public campus with strong academics, family tools, access to enrichment and a clear Barrington 220 pathway.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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