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%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,333 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 67% (versus the 30% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Wilmette SD 39 School District are Romona Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Harper 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 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
3,333 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
286 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Wilmette SD 39 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#18 out of 852 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)59%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
294 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
9%
6%
# Hispanic Students
203 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
27%
# Black Students
26 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
2,477 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
74%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
332 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
62
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
293
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
334
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
360
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
366
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
360
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
380
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
380
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
383
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
415
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,248 is higher than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,437 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$85 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,248
$21,914
Spending / Student
$25,437
$21,170
Best Wilmette SD 39 School District Public Schools (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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wilmette SD 39 School District?
Wilmette SD 39 School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,333 students.
What is the rank of Wilmette SD 39 School District?
Wilmette SD 39 School District is ranked #18 out of 845 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%), Highest science 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?
74% of Wilmette SD 39 School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 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 $25,437 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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