Top Rankings
Wilmette SD 39 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,394 students in Wilmette SD 39 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Wilmette SD 39 School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 31% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Wilmette SD 39 School District are Harper Elementary School, Wilmette Junior High School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Wilmette SD 39 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
3,394 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
286 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Wilmette SD 39 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 918 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#36 out of 926 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
32%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.68
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
317 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
9%
5%
# Hispanic Students
213 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
27%
# Black Students
27 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
2,534 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
75%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
303 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
70
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
304
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
346
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
355
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
359
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
378
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
381
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
382
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
415
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
404
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,813 is higher than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,979 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$85 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,813
$22,162
Spending / Student
$24,979
$21,409
Best Wilmette SD 39 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wilmette SD 39 School District?
Wilmette SD 39 School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,394 students.
What is the rank of Wilmette SD 39 School District?
Wilmette SD 39 School District is ranked #37 out of 918 school districts in Illinois (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wilmette SD 39 School District?
75% of Wilmette SD 39 School District students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wilmette SD 39 School District?
Wilmette SD 39 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Wilmette SD 39 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,979 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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