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Best Schools in Winnetka, IL
Winnetka, IL has 19 public schools (2 high, 5 middle, 10 elementary) serving 12,922 students. On average they score 81% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in Winnetka meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Winnetka, IL
The top high schools in Winnetka, 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
2. Glenbrook South High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glenbrook Hsd 225 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3030 Students
Best Middle Schools in Winnetka, IL
The top middle schools in Winnetka, 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. Sunset Ridge Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunset Ridge Sd 29 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 249 Students
3. Carleton W Washburne School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winnetka Sd 36 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 381 Students
4. The Skokie School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winnetka Sd 36 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 376 Students
5. Attea Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glenview Ccsd 34 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Winnetka, IL
The top elementary schools in Winnetka, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Greeley Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winnetka Sd 36 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 307 Students
2. Hubbard Woods Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winnetka Sd 36 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 324 Students
3. The Joseph Sears School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenilworth Sd 38 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 471 Students
4. Crow Island Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winnetka Sd 36 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 343 Students
5. Middlefork Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunset Ridge Sd 29 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 241 Students
6. Avoca West Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avoca Sd 37 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students
7. Pleasant Ridge Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glenview Ccsd 34 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 511 Students
8. The School Of Saints Faith, Hope & Charity
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
The School Of Saints Faith, Hope & Charity • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 259 Students
9. Sacred Heart School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sacred Heart School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 213 Students
10. Lyon Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glenview Ccsd 34 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 451 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Winnetka, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Winnetka, IL has a total population of 13,210 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 87% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Winnetka, 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 Winnetka, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.32 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Winnetka, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Winnetka, 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 Winnetka, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Winnetka, IL
How many schools are in Winnetka, IL?
Winnetka, IL has 19 public schools: 2 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 12,922 students in total.
How do schools in Winnetka perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Winnetka score 81% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in Winnetka meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Winnetka?
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: 79%
- Projected: 60%
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- Actual: 83%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 83%
- Projected: 67%
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- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 36%
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- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Winnetka
6 of 6 schools in Winnetka carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 6
All 6 public schools we grade in Winnetka. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (6)
- Carleton W Washburne School
- Crow Island Elem School
- Greeley Elem School
- Hubbard Woods Elem School
- New Trier Township H S Winnetka
- The Skokie School
Private schools (3)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.