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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,285 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 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
3,285 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
286 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Wilmette SD 39 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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
#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
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
269 Students
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
8%
6%
# Hispanic Students
219 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
28%
# Black Students
24 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
2,444 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
74%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
327 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
65
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
292
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
321
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
339
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
381
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
370
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
364
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
382
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
387
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
384
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,603 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,808 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$85 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,603
$21,990
Spending / Student
$25,808
$21,244
Best Wilmette SD 39 School District Public Schools (2025)
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
| 479 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
| 456 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
| 370 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
| 747 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
| 770 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
| 463 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wilmette SD 39 School District?
Wilmette SD 39 School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,285 students.
What is the rank of Wilmette SD 39 School District?
Wilmette SD 39 School District is ranked #18 out of 844 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%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (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, 8% of students are Asian, 7% 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 11:1, 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 $25,808 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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