Niles West High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Skokie, Illinois 60077 · Niles Twp HSD 219
#125 of 691 high schools in Illinois
#7835 of 16,910 nationally
About Niles West High School
Niles West High School is a public high located in Skokie, in the Niles Twp HSD 219 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,646 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 52.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 125th of 691 ranked high schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (63th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (36th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,646.
There are 14 schools in Skokie; Niles West High School ranks 8th of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)48%
- Reading proficiency (30%)46%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)13.4
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 Niles West High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,646
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 13.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Niles West High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Thomas Edison Elem School
Morton Grove · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
605 students · 748 m away
Lincoln Jr High School
Skokie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
628 students · 1.5 km away
Madison Elem School
Skokie · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
609 students · 1.5 km away
Fairview South Elementary School
Skokie · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
718 students · 2.0 km away
Wildwood Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
512 students · 2.1 km away
Clarence E Culver School
Niles · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
666 students · 2.3 km away
Park View Elem School
Morton Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
885 students · 2.3 km away
Jane Stenson School
Skokie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
365 students · 2.8 km away
Edgebrook Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
554 students · 3.0 km away
Elizabeth Meyer School
Skokie · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
204 students · 3.1 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Niles West High School a good school?
Niles West High School has a Success Index (US) of 52.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #125 of 691 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 Niles West High School rank in Illinois?
Niles West High School ranks #125 of 691 high schools in Illinois and #7835 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Niles West High School?
Niles West High School had 2,646 students in 2025.
Is Niles West High School a elementary school or a high school?
Niles West High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Niles West High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Niles West High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.