Harper Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Wilmette, Illinois 60091 · Wilmette SD 39
#600 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#20198 of 50,301 nationally
About Harper Elem School
Harper 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 366 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 57.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 600th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (79th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (37th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 366.
There are 7 schools in Wilmette; Harper Elem School ranks 7th of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)12.2
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 Harper Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 12.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Harper Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Marie Murphy School
Wilmette · Public middle · Grades 6–8
253 students · 927 m away
Wilmette Junior High School
Wilmette · Public middle · Grades 7–8
766 students · 1.0 km away
Highcrest Middle School
Wilmette · Public middle · Grades 5–6
748 students · 1.1 km away
Romona Elem School
Wilmette · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
462 students · 1.4 km away
The Joseph Sears School
Kenilworth · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
471 students · 1.7 km away
New Trier Township H S Winnetka
Winnetka · Public high · Grades 10–12
2,770 students · 1.9 km away
Crow Island Elem School
Winnetka · Public elementary · Grades K–4
360 students · 2.0 km away
Greeley Elem School
Winnetka · Public elementary · Grades K–4
355 students · 2.0 km away
McKenzie Elem School
Wilmette · Public elementary · Grades K–4
461 students · 2.2 km away
New Trier Township H S Northfield
Northfield · Public other · Grades 9–9
886 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Lincoln Elem School
Brookfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students
Whittier Primary School
Peoria · Public elementary · Grades K–4
366 students
Prairie Central Elem School
Fairbury · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
367 students
Randolph Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
367 students
Parker Elem Community Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
367 students
Madison Elem School
Hinsdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
367 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Harper Elem School a good school?
Harper Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 57.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #600 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 Harper Elem School rank in Illinois?
Harper Elem School ranks #600 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #20198 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Harper Elem School?
Harper Elem School had 366 students in 2025.
Is Harper Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Harper Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Harper Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Harper Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.