Romona Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Wilmette, Illinois 60091 · Wilmette SD 39
#13 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#828 of 50,301 nationally
About Romona Elem School
Romona Elem School is a public elementary located in Wilmette, in the Wilmette SD 39 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 462 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 89.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 13th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (96th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (86th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 462.
There are 7 schools in Wilmette; Romona Elem School ranks 2nd of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)9.4
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 Romona Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 9.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Romona Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Wilmette Junior High School
Wilmette · Public middle · Grades 7–8
766 students · 465 m away
Highcrest Middle School
Wilmette · Public middle · Grades 5–6
748 students · 1.1 km away
Marie Murphy School
Wilmette · Public middle · Grades 6–8
253 students · 1.2 km away
Harper Elem School
Wilmette · Public elementary · Grades K–4
366 students · 1.4 km away
Avoca West Elem School
Glenview · Public elementary · Grades K–5
313 students · 1.6 km away
Niles North High School
Skokie · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,999 students · 1.7 km away
Highland Elementary School
Skokie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
316 students · 2.4 km away
New Trier Township H S Northfield
Northfield · Public other · Grades 9–9
886 students · 2.4 km away
Willard Elem School
Evanston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students · 2.5 km away
Old Orchard Jr High School
Skokie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
711 students · 2.6 km away
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Brookdale Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Romona Elem School a good school?
Romona Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 89.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #13 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 Romona Elem School rank in Illinois?
Romona Elem School ranks #13 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #828 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Romona Elem School?
Romona Elem School had 462 students in 2025.
Is Romona Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Romona Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Romona Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Romona Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.