Illinois›Cook County›Evanston
Best Schools in Evanston, Illinois
Compare 16 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
16
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
9,442
Total Students
Across Evanston
10.2:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
16 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score0%
ELA Assessment Score43%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)16 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)0 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 3,560 students at Evanston Twp High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 8:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Lincoln Elem School
publicelementaryK-5
910 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
2.9
Rating
Students
343
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
0%
Orrington Elem School
publicelementaryK-5
2636 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
2.9
Rating
Students
225
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
0%
Dewey Elem School
publicelementaryK-5
1551 Wesley Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
2.6
Rating
Students
321
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
0%
Kingsley Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
2300 Green Bay Rd, Evanston, IL 60201
2.6
Rating
Students
334
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
0%
Nichols Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
800 Greenleaf St, Evanston, IL 60202
2.5
Rating
Students
628
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lincolnwood Elem School
publicelementaryK-5
2600 Colfax St, Evanston, IL 60201
2.4
Rating
Students
288
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
0%
Walker Elem School
publicelementaryK-5
3601 Church St, Evanston, IL 60203
2.4
Rating
Students
364
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
0%
Evanston Twp High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1600 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
2.4
Rating
Students
3,560
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
0%
Willard Elem School
publicelementaryK-5
2700 Hurd Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
2.3
Rating
Students
355
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
0%
Washington Elem School
publicelementaryK-5
914 Ashland Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
2.1
Rating
Students
410
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
0%
Chute Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1400 Oakton St, Evanston, IL 60202
1.8
Rating
Students
598
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
0%
Dawes Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
440 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
1.6
Rating
Students
298
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
0%
Dr Ml King Jr Literary&Fine Arts
publicmiddleK-8
2424 Lake St, Evanston, IL 60201
1.6
Rating
Students
421
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
0%
Haven Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2417 Prairie Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
1.5
Rating
Students
660
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
0%
Oakton Elem School
publicelementaryK-5
436 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
1.1
Rating
Students
379
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
0%
Joseph E Hill Education Center
publicelementaryPK-PK
1500 Mcdaniel Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
0
Rating
Students
258
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Evanston
Evanston, Illinois is home to 16 schools serving over 9,442 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Evanston, Illinois?
There are 16 schools in Evanston, serving 9,442 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Evanston?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Evanston include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Evanston?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Evanston is 10.2:1.