About Us

Welcome to Greenbriar School!

Greenbriar School serves approximately 380 students in grades K-5 in Northbrook School District 28. We are located at 2195 Cherry Lane in Northbrook. Our front office is open M-F from 8am-4pm. The school day runs M-F from 8:30am-3:30pm. To contact the main office, please call 847-498-7950. Our fax number is 847-504-3710. 

Report an Absence

To report an absence, please call 847-498-7950 or email gbattendance@northbrook28.net. 

History 

Greenbriar opened its doors in 1949 when Northbrook’s population was under 3,000 people. The original building contained five classrooms, a gym, and an office and was built for $222,612. In 1952, District 28 decided to add onto Greenbriar by building an additional eight classrooms to serve 350 students. In 1961, another addition enlarged Greenbriar to 22 classrooms. In 2012, District 28 and the Park District joined together to build the large gym. At the same time, additional classrooms, office spaces, and a new front office were added to the building. In 2017-18, Greenbriar served more than 400 students in 23 classroom sections.

Greenbriar’s first mascot, established in 1967, was the Greenbriar Gremlin. The Greenbriar Gremlin was a happy creature resembling an elf. In 1984, the movie “Gremlins” hit the box office and Greenbriar decided to update the school’s mascot. The mascot was changed to the Greyhound around 1993. In December 2017, Greenbriar students voted to name the Greyhound mascot Flash. During the 2024-25 school year, Greenbriar celebrated the school's 75th anniversary. 

School Motto

The Greenbriar community will provide a foundation for lifelong enjoyment of learning in a trusting and nurturing environment ensuring that our children reach their full potential.

At Greenbriar, we work to educate the whole child. Our comprehensive program includes a balance of academics, fine arts, and social-emotional learning, all which challenge children to reach their fullest potential. 

We value a collaborative spirit in our school community and work closely with parents to provide children with a positive school environment. We enjoy an active PTO, which exemplifies the strong school-home partnership that exists at Greenbriar. Working together, we will ensure each and every one of our students has a successful school experience.