For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,740 students in Winnetka, IL. The top-ranked public high schools in Winnetka, IL are New Trier Township H S Winnetka and New Trier Township H S Northfield. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winnetka, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Winnetka have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Illinois public high schools.
Winnetka, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New Trier Township H S Winnetka, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Winnetka, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Trier Township H S Winnetka
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
385 Winnetka Ave
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-7000
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-7000
Gr: 10-12 | 2,792 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
New Trier Township H S Northfield
(Math: 41% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7 Happ Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-7000
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-7000
Gr: 9 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Winnetka, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Winnetka, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Winnetka, IL include New Trier Township H S Winnetka and New Trier Township H S Northfield. Winnetka has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public high schools are located in Winnetka?
2 public high schools are located in Winnetka.
What is the racial composition of students in Winnetka?
Winnetka public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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