For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 9,606 students in Evanston, IL (there are 11 private schools, serving 1,529 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Evanston, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%). Evanston has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
The top ranked public schools in Evanston, IL are Orrington Elementary School, Dewey Elementary School and Park School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Evanston, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Evanston have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Evanston, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orrington Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2636 Orrington Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 859-8781
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 859-8781
Grades: K-5
| 244 students
Rank: #22.
Dewey Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1551 Wesley Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 859-8141
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 859-8141
Grades: K-5
| 333 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Park School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
828 Main St
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 859-8590
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 859-8590
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Rice Childrens Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1101 Washington St
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 424-2450
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 424-2450
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Lincolnwood Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2600 Colfax St
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 859-8881
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 859-8881
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
910 Forest Ave
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 905-3501
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 905-3501
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Rank: #77.
Evanston Twp High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 Dodge Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 424-7200
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 424-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 3,586 students
Rank: #88.
Walker Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3601 Church St
Evanston, IL 60203
(847) 859-8331
Evanston, IL 60203
(847) 859-8331
Grades: K-5
| 412 students
Rank: #99.
Kingsley Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2300 Green Bay Rd
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 859-8401
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 859-8401
Grades: K-5
| 343 students
Rank: #1010.
Nichols Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Greenleaf St
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 859-8661
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 859-8661
Grades: 6-8
| 637 students
Rank: #1111.
Willard Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2700 Hurd Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 905-3601
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 905-3601
Grades: K-5
| 373 students
Rank: #1212.
Washington Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
914 Ashland Ave
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 905-4901
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 905-4901
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #1313.
Dr Ml King Jr Literary&fine Arts
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2424 Lake St
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 859-8500
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 859-8500
Grades: K-8
| 367 students
Rank: #1414.
Haven Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2417 Prairie Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 859-8200
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 859-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 686 students
Rank: #1515.
Chute Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Oakton St
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 859-8601
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 859-8601
Grades: 6-8
| 597 students
Rank: #1616.
Dawes Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
440 Dodge Ave
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 905-3401
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 905-3401
Grades: K-5
| 307 students
Rank: #1717.
Oakton Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
436 Ridge Ave
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 859-8801
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 859-8801
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eths Day School
Alternative School
1233 Hartrey Ave
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 424-7009
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 424-7009
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1500 Mcdaniel Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 859-8301
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 859-8301
Grades: PK
| 220 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Evanston, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Evanston, IL include Orrington Elementary School, Dewey Elementary School and Park School. Evanston has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public schools are located in Evanston?
19 public schools are located in Evanston.
What percentage of students in Evanston go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Evanston are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Evanston?
Evanston public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Evanston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Evanston include: Haven Middle School vs. Nichols Middle School, Nichols Middle School vs. Haven Middle School, Chute Middle School vs. Nichols Middle School
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