Best High Schools in Evanston, IL

Evanston, IL has 6 high schools with 6,194 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Evanston score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Evanston don't meet expectations.

1. Evanston Twp High School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Evanston Twp Hsd 202 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3691 Students

2. Niles North High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Niles Twp Hsd 219 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2033 Students

Best Middle Schools in Evanston, IL

Evanston, IL has 6 middle schools with 3,448 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Evanston score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Evanston don't meet expectations.

1. Nichols Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Evanston Ccsd 65 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 650 Students

2. Oliver Mccracken Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Skokie Sd 73-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 347 Students

3. Haven Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Evanston Ccsd 65 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 695 Students

4. Old Orchard Jr High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Skokie Sd 68 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 635 Students

5. Chute Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Evanston Ccsd 65 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 581 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Evanston, IL

Evanston, IL has 21 elementary schools with 5,997 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Evanston score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Evanston meet expectations.

1. Orrington Elem School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Evanston Ccsd 65 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 250 Students

2. Dewey Elem School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Evanston Ccsd 65 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 345 Students

3. Lincolnwood Elem School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Evanston Ccsd 65 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 320 Students

4. Kingsley Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Evanston Ccsd 65 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 340 Students

5. Walker Elem School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Evanston Ccsd 65 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 394 Students

6. East Prairie Elem School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

East Prairie Sd 73 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 540 Students

7. Lincoln Elem School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Evanston Ccsd 65 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 411 Students

8. Willard Elem School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Evanston Ccsd 65 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 367 Students

9. Washington Elem School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Evanston Ccsd 65 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 448 Students

10. Dr Ml King Jr Literary&fine Arts

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Evanston Ccsd 65 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 369 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Evanston, IL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Evanston, IL has a total population of 82,744 with 34% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 71% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Evanston, IL

15,639

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

71%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Evanston, IL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

19.01 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.13 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

15.88 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Evanston, IL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Evanston, IL.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,988 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

73 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Evanston, IL Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 66%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 65%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations