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'Chicago' Mag Ranks Glenbrook South 4th Best High School in Suburban Cook County

Glenview's Avoca West and Willowbrook were both ranked among the top 20 elementary schools in the county as part of the magazine's touted list.

is the No. 4 best high school in suburban Cook County, according to rankings released by Chicago magazine last week.

District 225 neighbor Glenbrook North ranked No. 1, followed by New Trier, and Prospect High School rounding out the top three.

and made the magazine’s list for best elementary schools at No. 11 and 13 respectively.

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Using a formula based on spending per student, student-teacher ratio and scores on state tests, among other factors, the magazine issued rankings of the top 20 elementary schools and top 20 high schools in suburban Cook County. 

When Chicago magazine released rankings in 2010,  Many parents and teachers expressed frustration and a correction was later made.

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While GBS was among Chicago Magazine's picks for top five high schools in the county, , released earlier this year. When asked about those rankings, GBS that the school was left off the list.

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