Top Rankings
Evanston CCSD 65 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 6,273 students in Evanston CCSD 65 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Evanston CCSD 65 School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
17 Schools
4,418 Schools
# Students
6,273 Students
1,884,056 Students
# Teachers
643 Teachers
136,858 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Evanston CCSD 65 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#175 out of 852 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)37%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.70
# American Indian Students
5 Students
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
289 Students
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
5%
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,402 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
28%
# Black Students
1,434 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
23%
16%
# White Students
2,506 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
40%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
616 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
220
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
592
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
643
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
672
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
633
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
687
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
697
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
716
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
673
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
740
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,940 is higher than the state median of $21,964. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,600 is higher than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$182 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$173 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,940
$21,964
Spending / Student
$27,600
$21,218
Best Evanston CCSD 65 School District Public Schools (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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3701 Davis St
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 859-8441
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 859-8441
Grades: K-8
| 253 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
How many schools belong to Evanston CCSD 65 School District?
Evanston CCSD 65 School District manages 17 public schools serving 6,273 students.
What is the rank of Evanston CCSD 65 School District?
Evanston CCSD 65 School District is ranked #178 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Evanston CCSD 65 School District?
40% of Evanston CCSD 65 School District students are White, 23% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Evanston CCSD 65 School District?
Evanston CCSD 65 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Evanston CCSD 65 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,600 is higher than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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