Top Rankings
Wilmette SD 39 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,288 students in Wilmette SD 39 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Wilmette SD 39 School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 30% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Wilmette SD 39 School District are Romona Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Highcrest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Wilmette SD 39 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
3,288 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
285 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wilmette SD 39 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#17 out of 865 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
6%
% Hispanic
7%
29%
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
73%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,580 is higher than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,785 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$85 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,580
$22,455
Spending / Student
$25,785
$21,692
Best Wilmette SD 39 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Romona Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 Romona Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6400
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6400
Gr: PK-4 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
910 Central Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6100
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6100
Gr: K-4 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Highcrest Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
569 Hunter Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6500
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6500
Gr: 5-6 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Harper Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1101 Dartmouth St
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6200
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6200
Gr: K-4 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Mckenzie Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
649 Prairie Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6300
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6300
Gr: K-4 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Wilmette Junior High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
620 Locust Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6600
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6600
Gr: 7-8 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wilmette SD 39 School District?
Wilmette SD 39 School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,288 students.
What is the rank of Wilmette SD 39 School District?
Wilmette SD 39 School District is ranked #18 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wilmette SD 39 School District?
73% of Wilmette SD 39 School District students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wilmette SD 39 School District?
Wilmette SD 39 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Wilmette SD 39 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,785 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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