For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,782 students in Wilmette, IL. The top ranked public elementary schools in Wilmette, IL are Romona Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Marie Murphy School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilmette, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wilmette have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Wilmette, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Romona Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 Romona Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6400
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6400
Grades: PK-4
| 479 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
910 Central Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6100
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6100
Grades: K-4
| 456 students
Rank: #33.
Marie Murphy School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2921 Illinois Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 251-3617
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 251-3617
Grades: 6-8
| 267 students
Rank: #44.
Harper Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1101 Dartmouth St
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6200
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6200
Grades: K-4
| 370 students
Rank: #55.
Highcrest Middle School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
569 Hunter Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6500
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6500
Grades: 5-6
| 747 students
Rank: #66.
Mckenzie Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
649 Prairie Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6300
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6300
Grades: K-4
| 463 students
Wilmette, Illinois ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Winnetka Covenant Preschool (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1200 Hibbard Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 446-4300
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 446-4300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Wilmette, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wilmette, IL include Romona Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Marie Murphy School. Wilmette has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wilmette?
6 public elementary schools are located in Wilmette.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilmette?
Wilmette public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Wilmette are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Wilmette include: Central Elementary School vs. Mckenzie Elementary School, Mckenzie Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School, Harper Elementary School vs. Mckenzie Elementary School
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