For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,694 students in Wilmette, IL (there are 7 private schools, serving 3,539 private students). 51% of all K-12 students in Wilmette, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%). Wilmette has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
The top ranked public schools in Wilmette, IL are Marie Murphy School, Harper Elementary School and Wilmette Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilmette, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Wilmette have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wilmette, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marie Murphy School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2921 Illinois Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 251-3617
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 251-3617
Grades: 6-8
| 300 students
Rank: #22.
Harper Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1101 Dartmouth St
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6200
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6200
Grades: K-4
| 425 students
Rank: #33.
Wilmette Junior High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
620 Locust Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6600
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6600
Grades: 7-8
| 818 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
910 Central Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6100
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6100
Grades: K-4
| 433 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Romona Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 Romona Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6400
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6400
Grades: PK-4
| 507 students
Rank: #66.
Highcrest Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
569 Hunter Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6500
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6500
Grades: 5-6
| 764 students
Rank: #77.
Mckenzie Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
649 Prairie Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6300
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6300
Grades: K-4
| 447 students
Rank: n/an/a
Winnetka Covenant Church-preschool
Special Education School
1200 Hibbard Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 446-4300
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 446-4300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wilmette, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Wilmette, IL include Marie Murphy School, Harper Elementary School and Wilmette Junior High School. Wilmette has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public schools are located in Wilmette, IL?
8 public schools are located in Wilmette, IL.
What percentage of students in Wilmette, IL go to public school?
51% of all K-12 students in Wilmette, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wilmette, IL?
Wilmette, IL public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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