Central Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Wilmette, Illinois 60091 · Wilmette SD 39
#88 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#4189 of 50,301 nationally
About Central Elem School
Central Elem School is a public elementary located in Wilmette, in the Wilmette SD 39 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–4. In 2025 it enrolled 485 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 81.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 88th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is math proficiency (87th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (77th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 485.
There are 7 schools in Wilmette; Central Elem School ranks 4th of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)73%
- Reading proficiency (30%)66%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)12.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Central Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 12.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 66%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Central Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
McKenzie Elem School
Wilmette · Public elementary · Grades K–4
461 students · 992 m away
Willard Elem School
Evanston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students · 1.7 km away
Haven Middle School
Evanston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
660 students · 1.8 km away
Kingsley Elementary School
Evanston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students · 2.0 km away
The Joseph Sears School
Kenilworth · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
471 students · 2.0 km away
Lincolnwood Elem School
Evanston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students · 2.0 km away
Orrington Elem School
Evanston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
225 students · 2.2 km away
New Trier Township H S Winnetka
Winnetka · Public high · Grades 10–12
2,770 students · 2.4 km away
Highcrest Middle School
Wilmette · Public middle · Grades 5–6
748 students · 2.6 km away
Greeley Elem School
Winnetka · Public elementary · Grades K–4
355 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Tripp School
Buffalo Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–3
485 students
Farmingdale Elem School
Pleasant Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
485 students
Hamilton Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
486 students
Canterbury Elem School
Crystal Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
486 students
Spring Trail Elementary School
Carol Stream · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
486 students
M J Cunningham Elem Sch
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
484 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Central Elem School a good school?
Central Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 81.4 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #88 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Central Elem School rank in Illinois?
Central Elem School ranks #88 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #4189 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Central Elem School?
Central Elem School had 485 students in 2025.
Is Central Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Central Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Central Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Central Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.