For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,560 students in Evanston, IL. The top-ranked public high school in Evanston, IL is Evanston Twp High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Evanston, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Evanston have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public high schools.
Evanston, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Evanston Twp High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Evanston, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Evanston Twp High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 Dodge Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 424-7200
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 424-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 3,560 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Eths Day School
Alternative School
1233 Hartrey Ave
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 424-7009
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 424-7009
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Evanston, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Evanston, IL include Evanston Twp High School. Evanston has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public high schools are located in Evanston?
2 public high schools are located in Evanston.
What is the racial composition of students in Evanston?
Evanston public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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