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Best Schools in Wilmette, IL
Wilmette, IL has 13 public schools (1 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 8,711 students. On average they score 83% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in Wilmette exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wilmette, IL
The top high schools in Wilmette, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Trier Township H S Winnetka
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Trier Twp Hsd 203 • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 2856 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wilmette, IL
The top middle schools in Wilmette, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marie Murphy School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avoca Sd 37 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 276 Students
2. Highcrest Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilmette Sd 39 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 760 Students
3. Wilmette Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilmette Sd 39 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 798 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wilmette, IL
The top elementary schools in Wilmette, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mckenzie Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilmette Sd 39 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 444 Students
2. Romona Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilmette Sd 39 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 504 Students
3. Central Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilmette Sd 39 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 442 Students
4. Harper Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilmette Sd 39 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 385 Students
5. Avoca West Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avoca Sd 37 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students
6. Ronald Knox Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ronald Knox Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 81 Students
7. St Francis Xavier School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Francis Xavier School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 678 Students
8. Baker Demonstration School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baker Demonstration School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 179 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wilmette, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wilmette, IL has a total population of 28,170 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 84% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wilmette, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Wilmette, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wilmette, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wilmette, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Wilmette, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wilmette, IL
How many schools are in Wilmette, IL?
Wilmette, IL has 13 public schools: 1 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 8,711 students in total.
How do schools in Wilmette perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Wilmette score 83% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in Wilmette exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wilmette?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 83%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Wilmette
7 of 7 schools in Wilmette carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 7
All 7 public schools we grade in Wilmette. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (4)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (3)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.