McKenzie Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Wilmette, Illinois 60091 · Wilmette SD 39
#260 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#10525 of 50,301 nationally
About McKenzie Elem School
McKenzie 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 461 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 71.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 260th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is math proficiency (73th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (64th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 461.
There are 7 schools in Wilmette; McKenzie Elem School ranks 6th of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)13.6
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 McKenzie Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 13.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near McKenzie Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Willard Elem School
Evanston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students · 934 m away
Central Elem School
Wilmette · Public elementary · Grades K–4
485 students · 992 m away
Lincolnwood Elem School
Evanston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students · 1.6 km away
Highcrest Middle School
Wilmette · Public middle · Grades 5–6
748 students · 1.7 km away
The Joseph Sears School
Kenilworth · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
471 students · 1.8 km away
Haven Middle School
Evanston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
660 students · 1.9 km away
Kingsley Elementary School
Evanston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students · 2.1 km away
Harper Elem School
Wilmette · Public elementary · Grades K–4
366 students · 2.2 km away
New Trier Township H S Winnetka
Winnetka · Public high · Grades 10–12
2,770 students · 2.3 km away
Highland Elementary School
Skokie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
316 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Haines Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
461 students
Franklin Grove Elem School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades K–6
461 students
Fernway Park Elem School
Orland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
461 students
Meridian Elem School
Blue Mound · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
460 students
Altamont Grade School
Altamont · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
462 students
W C Petty Elementary School
Antioch · Public elementary · Grades K–5
462 students
Frequently asked questions
Is McKenzie Elem School a good school?
McKenzie Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 71.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #260 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 McKenzie Elem School rank in Illinois?
McKenzie Elem School ranks #260 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #10525 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend McKenzie Elem School?
McKenzie Elem School had 461 students in 2025.
Is McKenzie Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
McKenzie Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near McKenzie Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of McKenzie Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.