Schools in Evanston, Illinois (2025)
16 schools · 9,442 students · 16 public · median Enrollment 364.
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Ranked schools in Evanston
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Illinois.
- 178Orrington Elem SchoolEvanston · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 225 students
- 276Kingsley Elementary SchoolEvanston · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 334 students
- 375Willard Elem SchoolEvanston · Public Elementary63% Math proficiency · 355 students
- 471Dewey Elem SchoolEvanston · Public Elementary56% Math proficiency · 321 students
- 570Lincoln Elem SchoolEvanston · Public Elementary56% Math proficiency · 343 students
- 669Lincolnwood Elem SchoolEvanston · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 288 students
- 767Haven Middle SchoolEvanston · Public Middle51% Math proficiency · 660 students
- 864Washington Elem SchoolEvanston · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 410 students
- 963Evanston Twp High SchoolEvanston · Public High50% Math proficiency · 3,560 students
- 1063Walker Elem SchoolEvanston · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 364 students
- 1158Nichols Middle SchoolEvanston · Public Middle42% Math proficiency · 628 students
- 1246Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine ArtsEvanston · Public Elementary34% Math proficiency · 421 students
- 1343Dawes Elementary SchoolEvanston · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 298 students
- 1442Oakton Elem SchoolEvanston · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 379 students
- 1541Chute Middle SchoolEvanston · Public Middle26% Math proficiency · 598 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orrington Elem School Evanston · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 78.2 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 225 |
| 2 | Kingsley Elementary School Evanston · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 76.3 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 334 |
| 3 | Willard Elem School Evanston · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 74.9 Top 25% | 63% Math proficiency | 355 |
| 4 | Dewey Elem School Evanston · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 70.9 Top 25% | 56% Math proficiency | 321 |
| 5 | Lincoln Elem School Evanston · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 70.0 Top 25% | 56% Math proficiency | 343 |
| 6 | Lincolnwood Elem School Evanston · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 69.2 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 288 |
| 7 | Haven Middle School Evanston · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 66.9 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 660 |
| 8 | Washington Elem School Evanston · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 63.9 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 410 |
| 9 | Evanston Twp High School Evanston · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 63.3 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 3,560 |
| 10 | Walker Elem School Evanston · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 62.7 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 364 |
| 11 | Nichols Middle School Evanston · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 57.8 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 628 |
| 12 | Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts Evanston · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 45.6 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 421 |
| 13 | Dawes Elementary School Evanston · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 42.9 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 298 |
| 14 | Oakton Elem School Evanston · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 42.1 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 379 |
| 15 | Chute Middle School Evanston · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 41.3 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 598 |
Other schools in Evanston
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Evanston?
Orrington Elem School is the highest-ranked school in Evanston with a Success Index (US) of 78.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Evanston?
Evanston has 16 schools (11 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high, 1 other) educating 9,442 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Evanston?
The median Enrollment across schools in Evanston is 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.