For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,609 students in Wilmette, IL (there are 8 private schools, serving 3,510 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 Romona Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Marie Murphy 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 68% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Wilmette have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wilmette, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Romona Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 Romona Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6400
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6400
Grades: PK-4
| 504 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
910 Central Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6100
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6100
Grades: K-4
| 442 students
Rank: #33.
Marie Murphy School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2921 Illinois Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 251-3617
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 251-3617
Grades: 6-8
| 276 students
Rank: #44.
Harper Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1101 Dartmouth St
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6200
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6200
Grades: K-4
| 385 students
Rank: #55.
Highcrest Middle School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
569 Hunter Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6500
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6500
Grades: 5-6
| 760 students
Rank: #66.
Wilmette Junior High School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
620 Locust Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6600
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6600
Grades: 7-8
| 798 students
Rank: #77.
Mckenzie Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
649 Prairie Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6300
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6300
Grades: K-4
| 444 students
Rank: n/an/a
Winnetka Covenant 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 Romona Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Marie Murphy School. Wilmette has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public schools are located in Wilmette?
8 public schools are located in Wilmette.
What percentage of students in Wilmette go to public school?
51% of all K-12 students in Wilmette are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wilmette?
Wilmette public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Wilmette are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wilmette include: Central Elementary School vs. Mckenzie Elementary School, Mckenzie Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School, Romona Elementary School vs. Mckenzie Elementary School
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